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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.62, 8,168.52 and 1,746.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.62, 8,168.52 and 1,746.77 is: 2,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.62 : 8,168.52 = 1,746.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.62/8,168.52 = 1,746.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.62x = 8,168.52 × 1,746.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.62x = 14,268,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,525.68/5,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.67

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