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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.28, 8,768.36 and 1,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.28, 8,768.36 and 1,949.68 is: 2,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.28 : 8,768.36 = 1,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.28/8,768.36 = 1,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.28x = 8,768.36 × 1,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.28x = 17,095,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,095,464.46/5,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.66

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