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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772, 8,659.44 and 1,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772, 8,659.44 and 1,668 is: 2,502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772 : 8,659.44 = 1,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772/8,659.44 = 1,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772x = 8,659.44 × 1,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772x = 14,443,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,945.92/5,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.42

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