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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.68, 8,754.84 and 1,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.68, 8,754.84 and 1,940.24 is: 2,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.68 : 8,754.84 = 1,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.68/8,754.84 = 1,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.68x = 8,754.84 × 1,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.68x = 16,986,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986,490.76/5,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.80

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