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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.91, 8,167.20 and 1,747.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.91, 8,167.20 and 1,747.35 is: 2,620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.91 : 8,167.20 = 1,747.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.91/8,167.20 = 1,747.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.91x = 8,167.20 × 1,747.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.91x = 14,270,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,956.92/5,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.97

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