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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,681.52, 5,522.28 and 1,735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,681.52, 5,522.28 and 1,735.09 is: 2,602.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,681.52 : 5,522.28 = 1,735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,681.52/5,522.28 = 1,735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,681.52x = 5,522.28 × 1,735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,681.52x = 9,581,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,581,632.49/3,681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.63

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