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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.77, 5,343.17 and 1,688.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.77, 5,343.17 and 1,688.99 is: 2,530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.77 : 5,343.17 = 1,688.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.77/5,343.17 = 1,688.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.77x = 5,343.17 × 1,688.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.77x = 9,024,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,024,560.70/3,566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.18

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