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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.80, 8,930.46 and 2,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.80, 8,930.46 and 2,059.88 is: 3,088.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.80 : 8,930.46 = 2,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.80/8,930.46 = 2,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.80x = 8,930.46 × 2,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.80x = 18,395,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,395,675.94/5,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.70

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