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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.44, 8,141.16 and 1,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.44, 8,141.16 and 1,729.68 is: 2,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.44 : 8,141.16 = 1,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.44/8,141.16 = 1,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.44x = 8,141.16 × 1,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.44x = 14,081,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081,601.63/5,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.52

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