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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.72, 8,625.42 and 2,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.72, 8,625.42 and 2,052.96 is: 3,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.72 : 8,625.42 = 2,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.72/8,625.42 = 2,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.72x = 8,625.42 × 2,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.72x = 17,707,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707,642.24/5,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.67

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