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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.26, 8,627.76 and 2,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.26, 8,627.76 and 2,054.50 is: 3,080.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.26 : 8,627.76 = 2,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.26/8,627.76 = 2,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.26x = 8,627.76 × 2,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.26x = 17,725,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,725,732.92/5,753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.99

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