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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.50, 8,924.31 and 2,438.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.50, 8,924.31 and 2,438.61 is: 3,657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.50 : 8,924.31 = 2,438.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.50/8,924.31 = 2,438.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.50x = 8,924.31 × 2,438.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.50x = 21,762,866.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762,866.99/5,949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.93

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