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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.59, 8,177.76 and 1,753.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.59, 8,177.76 and 1,753.86 is: 2,630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.59 : 8,177.76 = 1,753.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.59/8,177.76 = 1,753.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.59x = 8,177.76 × 1,753.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.59x = 14,342,646.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,646.15/5,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.43

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