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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,644.67, 8,465.79 and 1,748.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,644.67, 8,465.79 and 1,748.21 is: 2,621.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,644.67 : 8,465.79 = 1,748.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,644.67/8,465.79 = 1,748.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,644.67x = 8,465.79 × 1,748.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,644.67x = 14,799,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799,978.74/5,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.94

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