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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.59, 8,141.45 and 1,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.59, 8,141.45 and 1,729.80 is: 2,594.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.59 : 8,141.45 = 1,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.59/8,141.45 = 1,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.59x = 8,141.45 × 1,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.59x = 14,083,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,080.21/5,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.72

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