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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.73, 8,924.81 and 2,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.73, 8,924.81 and 2,054.58 is: 3,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.73 : 8,924.81 = 2,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.73/8,924.81 = 2,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.73x = 8,924.81 × 2,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.73x = 18,336,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336,725.86/5,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.35

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