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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.92, 8,629.44 and 2,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.92, 8,629.44 and 2,054.96 is: 3,083.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.92 : 8,629.44 = 2,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.92/8,629.44 = 2,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.92x = 8,629.44 × 2,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.92x = 17,733,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,733,154.02/5,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.00

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