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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,629.92, 8,445.15 and 1,734.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,629.92, 8,445.15 and 1,734.90 is: 2,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,629.92 : 8,445.15 = 1,734.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,629.92/8,445.15 = 1,734.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,629.92x = 8,445.15 × 1,734.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,629.92x = 14,651,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,651,490.74/5,629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.43

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