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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.61, 8,631.88 and 1,806.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.61, 8,631.88 and 1,806.17 is: 2,709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.61 : 8,631.88 = 1,806.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.61/8,631.88 = 1,806.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.61x = 8,631.88 × 1,806.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.61x = 15,590,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,590,642.70/5,754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.24

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