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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,445.95, 8,169.89 and 1,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,445.95, 8,169.89 and 1,747.80 is: 2,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,445.95 : 8,169.89 = 1,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,445.95/8,169.89 = 1,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,445.95x = 8,169.89 × 1,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,445.95x = 14,279,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,325.00/5,445.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.01

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