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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,774.59, 8,654.69 and 2,651.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,774.59, 8,654.69 and 2,651.28 is: 3,973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,774.59 : 8,654.69 = 2,651.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,774.59/8,654.69 = 2,651.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,774.59x = 8,654.69 × 2,651.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,774.59x = 22,945,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,945,980.68/5,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.61

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