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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.92, 8,147.94 and 1,733.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.92, 8,147.94 and 1,733.46 is: 2,600.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.92 : 8,147.94 = 1,733.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.92/8,147.94 = 1,733.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.92x = 8,147.94 × 1,733.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.92x = 14,124,128.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,124,128.07/5,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.69

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