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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.53, 5,426.69 and 1,151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.53, 5,426.69 and 1,151.77 is: 1,727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.53 : 5,426.69 = 1,151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.53/5,426.69 = 1,151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.53x = 5,426.69 × 1,151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.53x = 6,250,282.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,282.30/3,617.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.78

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