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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.91, 8,629.67 and 2,054.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.91, 8,629.67 and 2,054.06 is: 3,081.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.91 : 8,629.67 = 2,054.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.91/8,629.67 = 2,054.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.91x = 8,629.67 × 2,054.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.91x = 17,725,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,725,816.81/5,751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.73

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