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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.54, 8,623.71 and 1,853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.54, 8,623.71 and 1,853.34 is: 2,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.54 : 8,623.71 = 1,853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.54/8,623.71 = 1,853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.54x = 8,623.71 × 1,853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.54x = 15,982,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982,666.69/5,748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.30

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