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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,678.79, 8,519.55 and 1,783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,678.79, 8,519.55 and 1,783.19 is: 2,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,678.79 : 8,519.55 = 1,783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,678.79/8,519.55 = 1,783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,678.79x = 8,519.55 × 1,783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,678.79x = 15,191,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191,976.36/5,678.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.21

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