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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.23, 8,464.69 and 1,695.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.23, 8,464.69 and 1,695.31 is: 2,542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.23 : 8,464.69 = 1,695.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.23/8,464.69 = 1,695.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.23x = 8,464.69 × 1,695.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.23x = 14,350,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350,273.60/5,644.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.47

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