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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.61, 8,930.70 and 2,255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.61, 8,930.70 and 2,255.57 is: 3,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.61 : 8,930.70 = 2,255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.61/8,930.70 = 2,255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.61x = 8,930.70 × 2,255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.61x = 20,143,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,143,774.35/5,954.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.89

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