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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,454.68, 8,183.33 and 1,757.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,454.68, 8,183.33 and 1,757.26 is: 2,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,454.68 : 8,183.33 = 1,757.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,454.68/8,183.33 = 1,757.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,454.68x = 8,183.33 × 1,757.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,454.68x = 14,380,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,380,238.48/5,454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.31

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