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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.28, 5,269.59 and 1,757.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.28, 5,269.59 and 1,757.39 is: 2,635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.28 : 5,269.59 = 1,757.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.28/5,269.59 = 1,757.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.28x = 5,269.59 × 1,757.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.28x = 9,260,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,698.42/3,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.17

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