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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.24, 8,630.22 and 2,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.24, 8,630.22 and 2,055.08 is: 3,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.24 : 8,630.22 = 2,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.24/8,630.22 = 2,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.24x = 8,630.22 × 2,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.24x = 17,735,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735,792.52/5,753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.75

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