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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,444.93, 8,165.61 and 1,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,444.93, 8,165.61 and 1,746.28 is: 2,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,444.93 : 8,165.61 = 1,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,444.93/8,165.61 = 1,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,444.93x = 8,165.61 × 1,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,444.93x = 14,259,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,259,451.64/5,444.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.85

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