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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562, 5,344.92 and 1,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562, 5,344.92 and 1,738 is: 2,607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562 : 5,344.92 = 1,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562/5,344.92 = 1,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562x = 5,344.92 × 1,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562x = 9,289,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,470.96/3,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.94

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