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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.02, 8,931.62 and 2,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.02, 8,931.62 and 2,057.92 is: 3,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.02 : 8,931.62 = 2,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.02/8,931.62 = 2,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.02x = 8,931.62 × 2,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.02x = 18,380,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380,542.25/5,954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.08

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