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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.60, 8,631.35 and 2,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.60, 8,631.35 and 2,054.84 is: 3,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.60 : 8,631.35 = 2,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.60/8,631.35 = 2,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.60x = 8,631.35 × 2,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.60x = 17,736,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736,069.95/5,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.60

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