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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,602.62, 8,404.32 and 1,709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,602.62, 8,404.32 and 1,709.76 is: 2,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,602.62 : 8,404.32 = 1,709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,602.62/8,404.32 = 1,709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,602.62x = 8,404.32 × 1,709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,602.62x = 14,369,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369,370.16/5,602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.76

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