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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.59, 8,178.35 and 1,754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.59, 8,178.35 and 1,754.13 is: 2,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.59 : 8,178.35 = 1,754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.59/8,178.35 = 1,754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.59x = 8,178.35 × 1,754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.59x = 14,345,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345,880.31/5,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.02

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