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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.46, 8,768.64 and 1,949.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.46, 8,768.64 and 1,949.86 is: 2,924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.46 : 8,768.64 = 1,949.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.46/8,768.64 = 1,949.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.46x = 8,768.64 × 1,949.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.46x = 17,097,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097,598.47/5,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.94

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