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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.79, 8,177.70 and 1,754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.79, 8,177.70 and 1,754.32 is: 2,631.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.79 : 8,177.70 = 1,754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.79/8,177.70 = 1,754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.79x = 8,177.70 × 1,754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.79x = 14,346,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,302.66/5,451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.48

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