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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,601.77, 5,394.83 and 1,748.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,601.77, 5,394.83 and 1,748.99 is: 2,619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,601.77 : 5,394.83 = 1,748.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,601.77/5,394.83 = 1,748.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,601.77x = 5,394.83 × 1,748.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,601.77x = 9,435,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435,468.00/3,601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.68

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