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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.94, 7,580.61 and 1,767.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.94, 7,580.61 and 1,767.89 is: 2,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.94 : 7,580.61 = 1,767.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.94/7,580.61 = 1,767.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.94x = 7,580.61 × 1,767.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.94x = 13,401,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401,684.61/5,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.16

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