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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.94, 8,946.81 and 2,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.94, 8,946.81 and 2,454.92 is: 3,681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.94 : 8,946.81 = 2,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.94/8,946.81 = 2,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.94x = 8,946.81 × 2,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.94x = 21,963,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963,702.81/5,965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.52

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