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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.40, 8,932.80 and 2,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.40, 8,932.80 and 2,005.20 is: 3,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.40 : 8,932.80 = 2,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.40/8,932.80 = 2,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.40x = 8,932.80 × 2,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.40x = 17,912,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,912,050.56/5,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.20

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