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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.51, 8,164.98 and 1,745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.51, 8,164.98 and 1,745.82 is: 2,618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.51 : 8,164.98 = 1,745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.51/8,164.98 = 1,745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.51x = 8,164.98 × 1,745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.51x = 14,254,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,585.38/5,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.16

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