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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.28, 8,140.83 and 1,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.28, 8,140.83 and 1,729.46 is: 2,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.28 : 8,140.83 = 1,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.28/8,140.83 = 1,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.28x = 8,140.83 × 1,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.28x = 14,079,239.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079,239.85/5,427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.16

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