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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.22, 8,931.33 and 1,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.22, 8,931.33 and 1,794.24 is: 2,691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.22 : 8,931.33 = 1,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.22/8,931.33 = 1,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.22x = 8,931.33 × 1,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.22x = 16,024,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,949.54/5,954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.36

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