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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.26, 8,931.84 and 2,005.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.26, 8,931.84 and 2,005.53 is: 3,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.26 : 8,931.84 = 2,005.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.26/8,931.84 = 2,005.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.26x = 8,931.84 × 2,005.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.26x = 17,913,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913,073.08/5,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.45

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