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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.66, 8,168.98 and 1,747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.66, 8,168.98 and 1,747.02 is: 2,620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.66 : 8,168.98 = 1,747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.66/8,168.98 = 1,747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.66x = 8,168.98 × 1,747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.66x = 14,271,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,271,371.44/5,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.69

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