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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,451.93, 8,179.20 and 1,754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,451.93, 8,179.20 and 1,754.51 is: 2,632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,451.93 : 8,179.20 = 1,754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,451.93/8,179.20 = 1,754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,451.93x = 8,179.20 × 1,754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,451.93x = 14,350,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350,447.30/5,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.18

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