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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.76, 7,754.22 and 1,706.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.76, 7,754.22 and 1,706.01 is: 2,559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.76 : 7,754.22 = 1,706.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.76/7,754.22 = 1,706.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.76x = 7,754.22 × 1,706.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.76x = 13,228,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228,776.86/5,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.37

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