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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,605.26, 8,407.08 and 1,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,605.26, 8,407.08 and 1,708.62 is: 2,562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,605.26 : 8,407.08 = 1,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,605.26/8,407.08 = 1,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,605.26x = 8,407.08 × 1,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,605.26x = 14,364,505.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364,505.03/5,605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.68

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