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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,517.65, 5,274.72 and 1,437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,517.65, 5,274.72 and 1,437.09 is: 2,154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,517.65 : 5,274.72 = 1,437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,517.65/5,274.72 = 1,437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,517.65x = 5,274.72 × 1,437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,517.65x = 7,580,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580,247.36/3,517.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.92

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