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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.93, 8,632.04 and 2,056.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.93, 8,632.04 and 2,056.97 is: 3,085.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.93 : 8,632.04 = 2,056.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.93/8,632.04 = 2,056.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.93x = 8,632.04 × 2,056.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.93x = 17,755,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755,858.61/5,754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.33

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