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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.14, 8,628.54 and 2,053.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.14, 8,628.54 and 2,053.29 is: 3,080.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.14 : 8,628.54 = 2,053.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.14/8,628.54 = 2,053.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.14x = 8,628.54 × 2,053.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.14x = 17,716,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716,887.20/5,751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.59

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