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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.26, 5,396.50 and 1,747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.26, 5,396.50 and 1,747.25 is: 2,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.26 : 5,396.50 = 1,747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.26/5,396.50 = 1,747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.26x = 5,396.50 × 1,747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.26x = 9,428,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428,998.91/3,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,618.98

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