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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.46, 8,924.46 and 2,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.46, 8,924.46 and 2,054.44 is: 3,081.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.46 : 8,924.46 = 2,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.46/8,924.46 = 2,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.46x = 8,924.46 × 2,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.46x = 18,334,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334,767.60/5,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.75

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