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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.34, 8,630.26 and 2,056.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.34, 8,630.26 and 2,056.82 is: 3,084.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.34 : 8,630.26 = 2,056.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.34/8,630.26 = 2,056.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.34x = 8,630.26 × 2,056.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.34x = 17,750,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,750,907.81/5,754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.79

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