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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.42, 5,553.34 and 1,752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.42, 5,553.34 and 1,752.62 is: 2,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.42 : 5,553.34 = 1,752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.42/5,553.34 = 1,752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.42x = 5,553.34 × 1,752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.42x = 9,732,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,732,862.60/3,700.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.21

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