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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.98, 8,721.14 and 1,654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.98, 8,721.14 and 1,654.90 is: 2,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.98 : 8,721.14 = 1,654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.98/8,721.14 = 1,654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.98x = 8,721.14 × 1,654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.98x = 14,432,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432,614.59/5,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481.97

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