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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,472.59, 8,210.70 and 1,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,472.59, 8,210.70 and 1,774.94 is: 2,662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,472.59 : 8,210.70 = 1,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,472.59/8,210.70 = 1,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,472.59x = 8,210.70 × 1,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,472.59x = 14,573,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,458.80/5,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.99

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