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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.92, 8,932.50 and 2,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.92, 8,932.50 and 2,258.92 is: 3,388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.92 : 8,932.50 = 2,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.92/8,932.50 = 2,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.92x = 8,932.50 × 2,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.92x = 20,177,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177,802.90/5,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.43

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