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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.23, 8,445.44 and 1,734.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.23, 8,445.44 and 1,734.63 is: 2,601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.23 : 8,445.44 = 1,734.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.23/8,445.44 = 1,734.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.23x = 8,445.44 × 1,734.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.23x = 14,649,713.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649,713.59/5,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.97

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