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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.74, 5,474.46 and 1,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.74, 5,474.46 and 1,703.50 is: 2,554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.74 : 5,474.46 = 1,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.74/5,474.46 = 1,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.74x = 5,474.46 × 1,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.74x = 9,325,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,325,742.61/3,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.48

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