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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,682.35, 8,524.78 and 1,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,682.35, 8,524.78 and 1,733.94 is: 2,601.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,682.35 : 8,524.78 = 1,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,682.35/8,524.78 = 1,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,682.35x = 8,524.78 × 1,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,682.35x = 14,781,452.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781,452.70/5,682.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601.29

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