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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.78, 5,497.02 and 1,714.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.78, 5,497.02 and 1,714.61 is: 2,572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.78 : 5,497.02 = 1,714.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.78/5,497.02 = 1,714.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.78x = 5,497.02 × 1,714.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.78x = 9,425,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,425,217.98/3,663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.54

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