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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.63, 8,156.01 and 1,738.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.63, 8,156.01 and 1,738.86 is: 2,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.63 : 8,156.01 = 1,738.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.63/8,156.01 = 1,738.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.63x = 8,156.01 × 1,738.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.63x = 14,182,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,150.85/5,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.15

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