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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.75, 5,258.97 and 1,773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.75, 5,258.97 and 1,773.42 is: 2,661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.75 : 5,258.97 = 1,773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.75/5,258.97 = 1,773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.75x = 5,258.97 × 1,773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.75x = 9,326,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326,362.58/3,504.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.06

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