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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.77, 8,170.02 and 1,748.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.77, 8,170.02 and 1,748.37 is: 2,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.77 : 8,170.02 = 1,748.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.77/8,170.02 = 1,748.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.77x = 8,170.02 × 1,748.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.77x = 14,284,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284,217.87/5,445.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.99

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