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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.40, 8,924.58 and 2,056.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.40, 8,924.58 and 2,056.68 is: 3,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.40 : 8,924.58 = 2,056.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.40/8,924.58 = 2,056.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.40x = 8,924.58 × 2,056.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.40x = 18,355,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355,005.19/5,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.60

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