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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.24, 8,631.09 and 2,056.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.24, 8,631.09 and 2,056.73 is: 3,084.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.24 : 8,631.09 = 2,056.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.24/8,631.09 = 2,056.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.24x = 8,631.09 × 2,056.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.24x = 17,751,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751,778.58/5,754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.99

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