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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.30, 8,513.16 and 1,779.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.30, 8,513.16 and 1,779.78 is: 2,669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.30 : 8,513.16 = 1,779.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.30/8,513.16 = 1,779.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.30x = 8,513.16 × 1,779.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.30x = 15,151,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,551.90/5,676.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.27

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