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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452, 8,177.82 and 1,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452, 8,177.82 and 1,754.44 is: 2,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452 : 8,177.82 = 1,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452/8,177.82 = 1,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452x = 8,177.82 × 1,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452x = 14,347,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,347,494.52/5,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.60

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