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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.48, 8,514.72 and 1,781.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.48, 8,514.72 and 1,781.19 is: 2,671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.48 : 8,514.72 = 1,781.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.48/8,514.72 = 1,781.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.48x = 8,514.72 × 1,781.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.48x = 15,166,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166,334.12/5,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.79

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