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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,573.92, 5,362.71 and 1,726.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,573.92, 5,362.71 and 1,726.61 is: 2,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,573.92 : 5,362.71 = 1,726.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,573.92/5,362.71 = 1,726.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,573.92x = 5,362.71 × 1,726.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,573.92x = 9,259,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,259,300.08/3,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.80

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