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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.97, 8,513.82 and 1,779.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.97, 8,513.82 and 1,779.38 is: 2,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.97 : 8,513.82 = 1,779.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.97/8,513.82 = 1,779.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.97x = 8,513.82 × 1,779.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.97x = 15,149,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149,278.46/5,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.49

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