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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.33, 8,626.98 and 1,802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.33, 8,626.98 and 1,802.89 is: 2,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.33 : 8,626.98 = 1,802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.33/8,626.98 = 1,802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.33x = 8,626.98 × 1,802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.33x = 15,553,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,553,443.82/5,751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.32

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