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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.58, 8,768.40 and 1,949.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.58, 8,768.40 and 1,949.97 is: 2,924.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.58 : 8,768.40 = 1,949.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.58/8,768.40 = 1,949.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.58x = 8,768.40 × 1,949.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.58x = 17,098,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,116.95/5,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.97

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