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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.98, 5,515.62 and 1,727.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.98, 5,515.62 and 1,727.82 is: 2,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.98 : 5,515.62 = 1,727.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.98/5,515.62 = 1,727.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.98x = 5,515.62 × 1,727.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.98x = 9,529,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,529,998.55/3,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,591.80

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