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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.74, 8,850.52 and 1,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.74, 8,850.52 and 1,952.28 is: 2,927.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.74 : 8,850.52 = 1,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.74/8,850.52 = 1,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.74x = 8,850.52 × 1,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.74x = 17,278,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,693.19/5,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.73

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