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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.48, 8,774.77 and 1,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.48, 8,774.77 and 1,954.88 is: 2,932.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.48 : 8,774.77 = 1,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.48/8,774.77 = 1,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.48x = 8,774.77 × 1,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.48x = 17,153,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153,622.38/5,850.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.00

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