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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.23, 8,404.56 and 1,706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.23, 8,404.56 and 1,706.54 is: 2,560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.23 : 8,404.56 = 1,706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.23/8,404.56 = 1,706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.23x = 8,404.56 × 1,706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.23x = 14,342,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,675.80/5,602.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.17

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