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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,432.94, 8,148.73 and 1,734.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,432.94, 8,148.73 and 1,734.86 is: 2,602.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,432.94 : 8,148.73 = 1,734.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,432.94/8,148.73 = 1,734.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,432.94x = 8,148.73 × 1,734.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,432.94x = 14,136,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136,905.73/5,432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.07

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