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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.06, 5,307.59 and 1,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.06, 5,307.59 and 1,783.27 is: 2,672.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.06 : 5,307.59 = 1,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.06/5,307.59 = 1,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.06x = 5,307.59 × 1,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.06x = 9,464,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,464,857.10/3,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,672.89

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