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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.67, 8,634.63 and 2,791.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.67, 8,634.63 and 2,791.51 is: 4,188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.67 : 8,634.63 = 2,791.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.67/8,634.63 = 2,791.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.67x = 8,634.63 × 2,791.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.67x = 24,103,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,103,669.89/5,754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.54

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