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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.69, 8,512.04 and 1,725.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.69, 8,512.04 and 1,725.98 is: 2,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.69 : 8,512.04 = 1,725.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.69/8,512.04 = 1,725.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.69x = 8,512.04 × 1,725.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.69x = 14,691,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691,610.80/5,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.97

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