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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.56, 7,753.26 and 1,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.56, 7,753.26 and 1,706 is: 2,558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.56 : 7,753.26 = 1,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.56/7,753.26 = 1,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.56x = 7,753.26 × 1,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.56x = 13,227,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,227,061.56/5,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.64

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