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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.97, 8,954.16 and 1,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.97, 8,954.16 and 1,810 is: 2,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.97 : 8,954.16 = 1,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.97/8,954.16 = 1,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.97x = 8,954.16 × 1,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.97x = 16,207,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,207,029.60/5,970.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.30

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