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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.30, 8,633.64 and 2,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.30, 8,633.64 and 2,056.38 is: 3,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.30 : 8,633.64 = 2,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.30/8,633.64 = 2,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.30x = 8,633.64 × 2,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.30x = 17,754,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754,044.62/5,754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.35

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