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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.08, 8,141.84 and 1,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.08, 8,141.84 and 1,729.52 is: 2,594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.08 : 8,141.84 = 1,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.08/8,141.84 = 1,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.08x = 8,141.84 × 1,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.08x = 14,081,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081,475.12/5,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.67

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