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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.46, 8,852.68 and 1,952.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.46, 8,852.68 and 1,952.50 is: 2,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.46 : 8,852.68 = 1,952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.46/8,852.68 = 1,952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.46x = 8,852.68 × 1,952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.46x = 17,284,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284,857.70/5,902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.42

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