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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.23, 8,166.42 and 1,745.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.23, 8,166.42 and 1,745.55 is: 2,617.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.23 : 8,166.42 = 1,745.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.23/8,166.42 = 1,745.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.23x = 8,166.42 × 1,745.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.23x = 14,254,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,894.43/5,445.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.87

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