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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,646.58, 8,469.46 and 1,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,646.58, 8,469.46 and 1,750.88 is: 2,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,646.58 : 8,469.46 = 1,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,646.58/8,469.46 = 1,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,646.58x = 8,469.46 × 1,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,646.58x = 14,829,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829,031.49/5,646.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.20

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