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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.52, 8,721.89 and 1,654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.52, 8,721.89 and 1,654.64 is: 2,481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.52 : 8,721.89 = 1,654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.52/8,721.89 = 1,654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.52x = 8,721.89 × 1,654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.52x = 14,431,584.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431,584.46/5,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.99

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