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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.36, 8,920.74 and 2,485.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.36, 8,920.74 and 2,485.40 is: 3,723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.36 : 8,920.74 = 2,485.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.36/8,920.74 = 2,485.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.36x = 8,920.74 × 2,485.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.36x = 22,171,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171,607.20/5,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.59

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