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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.93, 8,175.48 and 1,753.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.93, 8,175.48 and 1,753.03 is: 2,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.93 : 8,175.48 = 1,753.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.93/8,175.48 = 1,753.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.93x = 8,175.48 × 1,753.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.93x = 14,331,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331,861.70/5,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.29

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