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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.97, 8,924.61 and 1,789.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.97, 8,924.61 and 1,789.90 is: 2,684.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.97 : 8,924.61 = 1,789.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.97/8,924.61 = 1,789.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.97x = 8,924.61 × 1,789.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.97x = 15,974,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974,159.44/5,949.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.75

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