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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.31, 8,926.74 and 1,789.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.31, 8,926.74 and 1,789.97 is: 2,685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.31 : 8,926.74 = 1,789.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.31/8,926.74 = 1,789.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.31x = 8,926.74 × 1,789.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.31x = 15,978,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,552.16/5,950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,685.33

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