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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.26, 8,767.93 and 1,949.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.26, 8,767.93 and 1,949.66 is: 2,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.26 : 8,767.93 = 1,949.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.26/8,767.93 = 1,949.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.26x = 8,767.93 × 1,949.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.26x = 17,094,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094,482.40/5,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.50

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