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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.28, 8,931.90 and 2,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.28, 8,931.90 and 2,058.72 is: 3,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.28 : 8,931.90 = 2,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.28/8,931.90 = 2,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.28x = 8,931.90 × 2,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.28x = 18,388,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388,281.17/5,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.25

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