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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.74, 5,475.96 and 1,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.74, 5,475.96 and 1,704.50 is: 2,555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.74 : 5,475.96 = 1,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.74/5,475.96 = 1,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.74x = 5,475.96 × 1,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.74x = 9,333,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333,773.82/3,651.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.98

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