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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.52, 5,503.14 and 1,721.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.52, 5,503.14 and 1,721.64 is: 2,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.52 : 5,503.14 = 1,721.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.52/5,503.14 = 1,721.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.52x = 5,503.14 × 1,721.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.52x = 9,474,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,425.95/3,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.22

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