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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,503.72, 5,258.86 and 1,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,503.72, 5,258.86 and 1,773.56 is: 2,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,503.72 : 5,258.86 = 1,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,503.72/5,258.86 = 1,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,503.72x = 5,258.86 × 1,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,503.72x = 9,326,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,903.74/3,503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.00

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