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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.77, 5,514.26 and 1,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.77, 5,514.26 and 1,727.01 is: 2,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.77 : 5,514.26 = 1,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.77/5,514.26 = 1,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.77x = 5,514.26 × 1,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.77x = 9,523,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,173.53/3,676.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.09

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