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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.97, 5,253.65 and 1,727.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.97, 5,253.65 and 1,727.26 is: 2,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.97 : 5,253.65 = 1,727.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.97/5,253.65 = 1,727.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.97x = 5,253.65 × 1,727.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.97x = 9,074,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074,419.50/3,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.01

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