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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.81, 5,484.52 and 1,706.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.81, 5,484.52 and 1,706.95 is: 2,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.81 : 5,484.52 = 1,706.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.81/5,484.52 = 1,706.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.81x = 5,484.52 × 1,706.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.81x = 9,361,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361,765.46/3,655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.79

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