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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429.68, 8,145.16 and 1,730.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429.68, 8,145.16 and 1,730.61 is: 2,596.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429.68 : 8,145.16 = 1,730.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429.68/8,145.16 = 1,730.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429.68x = 8,145.16 × 1,730.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429.68x = 14,096,091.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096,091.02/5,429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.12

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