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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,690.93, 5,537.61 and 1,742.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,690.93, 5,537.61 and 1,742.88 is: 2,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,690.93 : 5,537.61 = 1,742.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,690.93/5,537.61 = 1,742.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,690.93x = 5,537.61 × 1,742.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,690.93x = 9,651,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,651,389.72/3,690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.89

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