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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,603.59, 8,406.63 and 1,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,603.59, 8,406.63 and 1,708.30 is: 2,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,603.59 : 8,406.63 = 1,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,603.59/8,406.63 = 1,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,603.59x = 8,406.63 × 1,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,603.59x = 14,360,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,360,995.45/5,603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.82

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