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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.70, 8,631.12 and 2,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.70, 8,631.12 and 2,056.30 is: 3,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.70 : 8,631.12 = 2,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.70/8,631.12 = 2,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.70x = 8,631.12 × 2,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.70x = 17,748,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748,172.06/5,754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.12

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