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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.28, 5,269.58 and 1,757.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.28, 5,269.58 and 1,757.40 is: 2,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.28 : 5,269.58 = 1,757.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.28/5,269.58 = 1,757.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.28x = 5,269.58 × 1,757.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.28x = 9,260,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,759.89/3,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.18

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