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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.20, 8,773.92 and 1,953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.20, 8,773.92 and 1,953.92 is: 2,930.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.20 : 8,773.92 = 1,953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.20/8,773.92 = 1,953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.20x = 8,773.92 × 1,953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.20x = 17,143,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,537.77/5,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.92

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