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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.97, 7,867.95 and 1,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.97, 7,867.95 and 1,735 is: 2,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.97 : 7,867.95 = 1,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.97/7,867.95 = 1,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.97x = 7,867.95 × 1,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.97x = 13,650,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,650,893.25/5,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.66

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