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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,441.43, 8,161.59 and 1,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,441.43, 8,161.59 and 1,746.32 is: 2,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,441.43 : 8,161.59 = 1,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,441.43/8,161.59 = 1,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,441.43x = 8,161.59 × 1,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,441.43x = 14,252,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,747.85/5,441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.30

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