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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.62, 5,476.32 and 1,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.62, 5,476.32 and 1,703.76 is: 2,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.62 : 5,476.32 = 1,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.62/5,476.32 = 1,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.62x = 5,476.32 × 1,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.62x = 9,330,334.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330,334.96/3,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.42

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