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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.90, 8,478.39 and 1,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.90, 8,478.39 and 1,755.26 is: 2,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.90 : 8,478.39 = 1,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.90/8,478.39 = 1,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.90x = 8,478.39 × 1,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.90x = 14,881,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,881,778.83/5,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.06

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