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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.31, 8,769.74 and 1,949.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.31, 8,769.74 and 1,949.99 is: 2,924.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.31 : 8,769.74 = 1,949.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.31/8,769.74 = 1,949.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.31x = 8,769.74 × 1,949.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.31x = 17,100,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,851.70/5,848.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,924.07

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