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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.30, 8,631.10 and 2,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.30, 8,631.10 and 2,056.35 is: 3,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.30 : 8,631.10 = 2,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.30/8,631.10 = 2,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.30x = 8,631.10 × 2,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.30x = 17,748,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,552.20/5,754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.40

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