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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.94, 8,630.98 and 2,055.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.94, 8,630.98 and 2,055.55 is: 3,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.94 : 8,630.98 = 2,055.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.94/8,630.98 = 2,055.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.94x = 8,630.98 × 2,055.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.94x = 17,741,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,741,410.94/5,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.89

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