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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.84, 8,515.14 and 2,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.84, 8,515.14 and 2,554.20 is: 3,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.84 : 8,515.14 = 2,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.84/8,515.14 = 2,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.84x = 8,515.14 × 2,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.84x = 21,749,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,370.59/5,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.60

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