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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.73, 8,689.64 and 1,632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.73, 8,689.64 and 1,632.73 is: 2,449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.73 : 8,689.64 = 1,632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.73/8,689.64 = 1,632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.73x = 8,689.64 × 1,632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.73x = 14,187,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,187,835.92/5,792.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.25

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