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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.49, 8,163.60 and 1,744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.49, 8,163.60 and 1,744.98 is: 2,617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.49 : 8,163.60 = 1,744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.49/8,163.60 = 1,744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.49x = 8,163.60 × 1,744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.49x = 14,245,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,318.73/5,442.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.43

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