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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.35, 7,861.66 and 1,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.35, 7,861.66 and 1,954.94 is: 2,930.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.35 : 7,861.66 = 1,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.35/7,861.66 = 1,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.35x = 7,861.66 × 1,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.35x = 15,369,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,369,029.40/5,244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.59

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