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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.74, 8,476.08 and 1,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.74, 8,476.08 and 1,952.22 is: 2,928.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.74 : 8,476.08 = 1,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.74/8,476.08 = 1,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.74x = 8,476.08 × 1,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.74x = 16,547,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547,172.90/5,649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.84

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