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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.95, 8,933.71 and 1,794.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.95, 8,933.71 and 1,794.64 is: 2,692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.95 : 8,933.71 = 1,794.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.95/8,933.71 = 1,794.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.95x = 8,933.71 × 1,794.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.95x = 16,032,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,766.49/5,954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.34

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