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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.94, 5,371.56 and 1,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.94, 5,371.56 and 1,732.44 is: 2,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.94 : 5,371.56 = 1,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.94/5,371.56 = 1,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.94x = 5,371.56 × 1,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.94x = 9,305,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305,905.41/3,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.01

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