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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,655.04, 8,483.37 and 1,759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,655.04, 8,483.37 and 1,759.84 is: 2,640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,655.04 : 8,483.37 = 1,759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,655.04/8,483.37 = 1,759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,655.04x = 8,483.37 × 1,759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,655.04x = 14,929,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929,373.86/5,655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.01

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