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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.80, 8,958.60 and 2,075.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.80, 8,958.60 and 2,075.76 is: 3,113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.80 : 8,958.60 = 2,075.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.80/8,958.60 = 2,075.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.80x = 8,958.60 × 2,075.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.80x = 18,595,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,595,903.54/5,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.95

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