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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.65, 8,515.01 and 1,978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.65, 8,515.01 and 1,978.88 is: 2,968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.65 : 8,515.01 = 1,978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.65/8,515.01 = 1,978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.65x = 8,515.01 × 1,978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.65x = 16,850,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850,182.99/5,676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.33

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