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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.72, 8,924.58 and 1,789.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.72, 8,924.58 and 1,789.74 is: 2,684.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.72 : 8,924.58 = 1,789.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.72/8,924.58 = 1,789.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.72x = 8,924.58 × 1,789.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.72x = 15,972,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972,677.81/5,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.61

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