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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,650.36, 8,476.98 and 1,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,650.36, 8,476.98 and 1,754.80 is: 2,632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,650.36 : 8,476.98 = 1,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,650.36/8,476.98 = 1,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,650.36x = 8,476.98 × 1,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,650.36x = 14,875,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875,404.50/5,650.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.65

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