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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,574.62, 8,361.94 and 1,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,574.62, 8,361.94 and 1,681.76 is: 2,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,574.62 : 8,361.94 = 1,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,574.62/8,361.94 = 1,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,574.62x = 8,361.94 × 1,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,574.62x = 14,062,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,776.21/5,574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.64

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