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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,618.91, 8,428.38 and 1,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,618.91, 8,428.38 and 1,723.32 is: 2,584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,618.91 : 8,428.38 = 1,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,618.91/8,428.38 = 1,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,618.91x = 8,428.38 × 1,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,618.91x = 14,524,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524,795.82/5,618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.98

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