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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.76, 8,919.72 and 2,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.76, 8,919.72 and 2,049.12 is: 3,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.76 : 8,919.72 = 2,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.76/8,919.72 = 2,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.76x = 8,919.72 × 2,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.76x = 18,277,576.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,576.65/5,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.05

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