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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.64, 8,476.02 and 1,754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.64, 8,476.02 and 1,754.04 is: 2,630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.64 : 8,476.02 = 1,754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.64/8,476.02 = 1,754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.64x = 8,476.02 × 1,754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.64x = 14,867,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867,278.12/5,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.61

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