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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.71, 8,524.76 and 1,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.71, 8,524.76 and 1,788.02 is: 2,681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.71 : 8,524.76 = 1,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.71/8,524.76 = 1,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.71x = 8,524.76 × 1,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.71x = 15,242,389.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,242,389.81/5,683.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.77

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