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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.94, 8,197.34 and 1,767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.94, 8,197.34 and 1,767.08 is: 2,650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.94 : 8,197.34 = 1,767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.94/8,197.34 = 1,767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.94x = 8,197.34 × 1,767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.94x = 14,485,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,485,367.23/5,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.60

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