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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.67, 8,467.82 and 1,749.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.67, 8,467.82 and 1,749.38 is: 2,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.67 : 8,467.82 = 1,749.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.67/8,467.82 = 1,749.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.67x = 8,467.82 × 1,749.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.67x = 14,813,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813,383.87/5,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.32

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