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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.55, 8,628.44 and 1,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.55, 8,628.44 and 1,804.80 is: 2,706.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.55 : 8,628.44 = 1,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.55/8,628.44 = 1,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.55x = 8,628.44 × 1,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.55x = 15,572,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,599.49/5,753.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.61

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