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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.70, 8,627.55 and 2,055.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.70, 8,627.55 and 2,055.70 is: 3,083.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.70 : 8,627.55 = 2,055.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.70/8,627.55 = 2,055.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.70x = 8,627.55 × 2,055.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.70x = 17,735,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735,654.54/5,751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.55

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