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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,453.93, 8,176.98 and 1,754.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,453.93, 8,176.98 and 1,754.03 is: 2,629.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,453.93 : 8,176.98 = 1,754.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,453.93/8,176.98 = 1,754.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,453.93x = 8,176.98 × 1,754.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,453.93x = 14,342,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,668.23/5,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.79

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