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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.40, 8,514.51 and 1,780.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.40, 8,514.51 and 1,780.84 is: 2,671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.40 : 8,514.51 = 1,780.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.40/8,514.51 = 1,780.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.40x = 8,514.51 × 1,780.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.40x = 15,162,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162,979.99/5,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.23

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