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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.28, 8,930.52 and 1,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.28, 8,930.52 and 1,794 is: 2,690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.28 : 8,930.52 = 1,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.28/8,930.52 = 1,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.28x = 8,930.52 × 1,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.28x = 16,021,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,021,352.88/5,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.28

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