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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.46, 8,445.82 and 1,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.46, 8,445.82 and 1,734.44 is: 2,602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.46 : 8,445.82 = 1,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.46/8,445.82 = 1,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.46x = 8,445.82 × 1,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.46x = 14,648,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,648,768.04/5,629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.16

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