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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,635.23, 8,452.35 and 1,739.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,635.23, 8,452.35 and 1,739.25 is: 2,608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,635.23 : 8,452.35 = 1,739.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,635.23/8,452.35 = 1,739.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,635.23x = 8,452.35 × 1,739.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,635.23x = 14,700,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,700,749.74/5,635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,608.72

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