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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.14, 8,767.79 and 1,949.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.14, 8,767.79 and 1,949.55 is: 2,924.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.14 : 8,767.79 = 1,949.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.14/8,767.79 = 1,949.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.14x = 8,767.79 × 1,949.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.14x = 17,093,244.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093,244.99/5,845.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.35

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