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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,630.28, 8,446.32 and 1,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,630.28, 8,446.32 and 1,734.68 is: 2,602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,630.28 : 8,446.32 = 1,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,630.28/8,446.32 = 1,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,630.28x = 8,446.32 × 1,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,630.28x = 14,651,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,651,662.38/5,630.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.30

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