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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,651.98, 8,478.61 and 1,953.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,651.98, 8,478.61 and 1,953.79 is: 2,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,651.98 : 8,478.61 = 1,953.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,651.98/8,478.61 = 1,953.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,651.98x = 8,478.61 × 1,953.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,651.98x = 16,565,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,397.35/5,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.90

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