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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.80, 8,928.96 and 2,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.80, 8,928.96 and 2,058.88 is: 3,087.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.80 : 8,928.96 = 2,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.80/8,928.96 = 2,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.80x = 8,928.96 × 2,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.80x = 18,383,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,383,657.16/5,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.20

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