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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.73, 8,110.91 and 1,707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.73, 8,110.91 and 1,707.73 is: 2,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.73 : 8,110.91 = 1,707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.73/8,110.91 = 1,707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.73x = 8,110.91 × 1,707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.73x = 13,851,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,851,244.33/5,406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.85

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