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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.41, 8,774.12 and 1,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.41, 8,774.12 and 1,954.12 is: 2,931.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.41 : 8,774.12 = 1,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.41/8,774.12 = 1,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.41x = 8,774.12 × 1,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.41x = 17,145,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145,683.37/5,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.18

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