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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.34, 8,930.28 and 2,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.34, 8,930.28 and 2,059.86 is: 3,089.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.34 : 8,930.28 = 2,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.34/8,930.28 = 2,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.34x = 8,930.28 × 2,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.34x = 18,395,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,395,126.56/5,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.36

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