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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.84, 5,236.98 and 1,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.84, 5,236.98 and 1,762.60 is: 2,641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.84 : 5,236.98 = 1,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.84/5,236.98 = 1,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.84x = 5,236.98 × 1,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.84x = 9,230,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230,700.95/3,493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.99

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