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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.94, 8,423.91 and 1,720.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.94, 8,423.91 and 1,720.38 is: 2,580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.94 : 8,423.91 = 1,720.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.94/8,423.91 = 1,720.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.94x = 8,423.91 × 1,720.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.94x = 14,492,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,326.29/5,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.57

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