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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,619.03, 8,427.47 and 1,722.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,619.03, 8,427.47 and 1,722.39 is: 2,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,619.03 : 8,427.47 = 1,722.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,619.03/8,427.47 = 1,722.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,619.03x = 8,427.47 × 1,722.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,619.03x = 14,515,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,515,381.44/5,619.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.25

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