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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.70, 8,924.49 and 2,438.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.70, 8,924.49 and 2,438.93 is: 3,658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.70 : 8,924.49 = 2,438.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.70/8,924.49 = 2,438.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.70x = 8,924.49 × 2,438.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.70x = 21,766,155.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766,155.68/5,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.36

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