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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.94, 8,962.50 and 2,079.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.94, 8,962.50 and 2,079.48 is: 3,119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.94 : 8,962.50 = 2,079.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.94/8,962.50 = 2,079.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.94x = 8,962.50 × 2,079.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.94x = 18,637,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,339.50/5,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.25

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