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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.69, 8,169.74 and 1,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.69, 8,169.74 and 1,749.04 is: 2,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.69 : 8,169.74 = 1,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.69/8,169.74 = 1,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.69x = 8,169.74 × 1,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.69x = 14,289,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,152.46/5,447.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.98

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