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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.63, 8,142.46 and 1,730.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.63, 8,142.46 and 1,730.79 is: 2,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.63 : 8,142.46 = 1,730.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.63/8,142.46 = 1,730.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.63x = 8,142.46 × 1,730.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.63x = 14,092,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,092,884.02/5,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.51

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