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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,657.90, 8,484.62 and 1,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,657.90, 8,484.62 and 1,707.93 is: 2,561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,657.90 : 8,484.62 = 1,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,657.90/8,484.62 = 1,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,657.90x = 8,484.62 × 1,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,657.90x = 14,491,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,491,128.50/5,657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.22

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