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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.58, 8,955.89 and 2,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.58, 8,955.89 and 2,075.02 is: 3,112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.58 : 8,955.89 = 2,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.58/8,955.89 = 2,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.58x = 8,955.89 × 2,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.58x = 18,583,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583,650.87/5,970.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.54

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