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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.82, 8,634.06 and 2,056.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.82, 8,634.06 and 2,056.97 is: 3,086.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.82 : 8,634.06 = 2,056.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.82/8,634.06 = 2,056.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.82x = 8,634.06 × 2,056.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.82x = 17,759,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759,983.89/5,754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.11

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