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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.41, 5,553.35 and 1,752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.41, 5,553.35 and 1,752.62 is: 2,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.41 : 5,553.35 = 1,752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.41/5,553.35 = 1,752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.41x = 5,553.35 × 1,752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.41x = 9,732,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,882.32/3,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.22

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