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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.31, 8,514.74 and 1,780.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.31, 8,514.74 and 1,780.75 is: 2,671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.31 : 8,514.74 = 1,780.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.31/8,514.74 = 1,780.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.31x = 8,514.74 × 1,780.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.31x = 15,162,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162,623.26/5,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.21

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