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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.91, 5,409.33 and 1,756.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.91, 5,409.33 and 1,756.77 is: 2,635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.91 : 5,409.33 = 1,756.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.91/5,409.33 = 1,756.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.91x = 5,409.33 × 1,756.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.91x = 9,502,948.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,502,948.66/3,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.38

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