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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.92, 8,423.58 and 1,720.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.92, 8,423.58 and 1,720.34 is: 2,580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.92 : 8,423.58 = 1,720.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.92/8,423.58 = 1,720.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.92x = 8,423.58 × 1,720.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.92x = 14,491,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,491,421.62/5,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.42

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