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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.32, 5,476.97 and 1,701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.32, 5,476.97 and 1,701.33 is: 2,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.32 : 5,476.97 = 1,701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.32/5,476.97 = 1,701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.32x = 5,476.97 × 1,701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.32x = 9,318,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318,133.37/3,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.69

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