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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.27, 5,392.58 and 1,747.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.27, 5,392.58 and 1,747.49 is: 2,617.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.27 : 5,392.58 = 1,747.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.27/5,392.58 = 1,747.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.27x = 5,392.58 × 1,747.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.27x = 9,423,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423,443.92/3,600.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.43

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