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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.08, 8,931.92 and 2,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.08, 8,931.92 and 2,490.52 is: 3,736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.08 : 8,931.92 = 2,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.08/8,931.92 = 2,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.08x = 8,931.92 × 2,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.08x = 22,245,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,245,125.40/5,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.11

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