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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.93, 8,938.44 and 2,260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.93, 8,938.44 and 2,260.23 is: 3,390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.93 : 8,938.44 = 2,260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.93/8,938.44 = 2,260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.93x = 8,938.44 × 2,260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.93x = 20,202,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,930.24/5,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.93

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