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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,649.68, 8,474.52 and 1,754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,649.68, 8,474.52 and 1,754.48 is: 2,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,649.68 : 8,474.52 = 1,754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,649.68/8,474.52 = 1,754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,649.68x = 8,474.52 × 1,754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,649.68x = 14,868,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,868,375.85/5,649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.72

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