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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.81, 8,924.81 and 2,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.81, 8,924.81 and 2,253.78 is: 3,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.81 : 8,924.81 = 2,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.81/8,924.81 = 2,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.81x = 8,924.81 × 2,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.81x = 20,114,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114,547.01/5,949.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.70

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