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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,431.77, 8,147.51 and 1,734.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,431.77, 8,147.51 and 1,734.23 is: 2,601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,431.77 : 8,147.51 = 1,734.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,431.77/8,147.51 = 1,734.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,431.77x = 8,147.51 × 1,734.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,431.77x = 14,129,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,129,606.86/5,431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.29

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