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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,627.63, 8,442.41 and 1,731.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,627.63, 8,442.41 and 1,731.95 is: 2,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,627.63 : 8,442.41 = 1,731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,627.63/8,442.41 = 1,731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,627.63x = 8,442.41 × 1,731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,627.63x = 14,621,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621,823.34/5,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.22

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