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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.60, 7,853.46 and 1,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.60, 7,853.46 and 1,949.02 is: 2,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.60 : 7,853.46 = 1,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.60/7,853.46 = 1,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.60x = 7,853.46 × 1,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.60x = 15,306,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306,577.55/5,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.67

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