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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,695.68, 5,544.74 and 1,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,695.68, 5,544.74 and 1,747.63 is: 2,622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,695.68 : 5,544.74 = 1,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,695.68/5,544.74 = 1,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,695.68x = 5,544.74 × 1,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,695.68x = 9,690,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,690,153.97/3,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.02

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