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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.80, 8,141.70 and 1,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.80, 8,141.70 and 1,729.70 is: 2,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.80 : 8,141.70 = 1,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.80/8,141.70 = 1,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.80x = 8,141.70 × 1,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.80x = 14,082,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,698.49/5,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.55

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