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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.08, 5,547.38 and 1,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.08, 5,547.38 and 1,750 is: 2,623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.08 : 5,547.38 = 1,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.08/5,547.38 = 1,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.08x = 5,547.38 × 1,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.08x = 9,707,915
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,915/3,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.71

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