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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.22, 8,627.67 and 2,054.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.22, 8,627.67 and 2,054.46 is: 3,080.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.22 : 8,627.67 = 2,054.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.22/8,627.67 = 2,054.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.22x = 8,627.67 × 2,054.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.22x = 17,725,202.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,725,202.91/5,753.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.92

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