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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.20, 5,514.30 and 1,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.20, 5,514.30 and 1,732.20 is: 2,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.20 : 5,514.30 = 1,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.20/5,514.30 = 1,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.20x = 5,514.30 × 1,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.20x = 9,551,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551,870.46/3,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.30

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