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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.20, 8,511.34 and 1,778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.20, 8,511.34 and 1,778.68 is: 2,668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.20 : 8,511.34 = 1,778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.20/8,511.34 = 1,778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.20x = 8,511.34 × 1,778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.20x = 15,138,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,138,950.23/5,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.03

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