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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.51, 5,545.91 and 1,753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.51, 5,545.91 and 1,753.27 is: 2,627.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.51 : 5,545.91 = 1,753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.51/5,545.91 = 1,753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.51x = 5,545.91 × 1,753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.51x = 9,723,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,487.11/3,700.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.61

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