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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,430.93, 8,146.22 and 1,733.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,430.93, 8,146.22 and 1,733.39 is: 2,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,430.93 : 8,146.22 = 1,733.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,430.93/8,146.22 = 1,733.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,430.93x = 8,146.22 × 1,733.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,430.93x = 14,120,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,539.89/5,430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,600.02

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