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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.28, 5,269.68 and 1,757.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.28, 5,269.68 and 1,757.16 is: 2,636.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.28 : 5,269.68 = 1,757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.28/5,269.68 = 1,757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.28x = 5,269.68 × 1,757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.28x = 9,259,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259,670.91/3,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,636.37

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