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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.63, 8,623.79 and 2,054.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.63, 8,623.79 and 2,054.33 is: 3,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.63 : 8,623.79 = 2,054.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.63/8,623.79 = 2,054.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.63x = 8,623.79 × 2,054.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.63x = 17,716,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716,057.12/5,752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.65

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