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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.23, 8,924.06 and 2,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.23, 8,924.06 and 2,054.08 is: 3,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.23 : 8,924.06 = 2,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.23/8,924.06 = 2,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.23x = 8,924.06 × 2,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.23x = 18,330,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330,722.89/5,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.61

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