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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.98, 8,140.53 and 1,728.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.98, 8,140.53 and 1,728.78 is: 2,593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.98 : 8,140.53 = 1,728.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.98/8,140.53 = 1,728.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.98x = 8,140.53 × 1,728.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.98x = 14,073,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,185.45/5,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.67

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