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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,442.59, 8,163.25 and 1,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,442.59, 8,163.25 and 1,747.44 is: 2,620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,442.59 : 8,163.25 = 1,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,442.59/8,163.25 = 1,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,442.59x = 8,163.25 × 1,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,442.59x = 14,264,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,785.21/5,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.95

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