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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.52, 8,932.04 and 2,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.52, 8,932.04 and 2,256.28 is: 3,384.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.52 : 8,932.04 = 2,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.52/8,932.04 = 2,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.52x = 8,932.04 × 2,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.52x = 20,153,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,183.21/5,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.52

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