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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.16, 8,633.64 and 2,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.16, 8,633.64 and 2,056.40 is: 3,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.16 : 8,633.64 = 2,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.16/8,633.64 = 2,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.16x = 8,633.64 × 2,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.16x = 17,754,217.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,754,217.30/5,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.92

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