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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.59, 5,548.82 and 1,506.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.59, 5,548.82 and 1,506.75 is: 2,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.59 : 5,548.82 = 1,506.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.59/5,548.82 = 1,506.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.59x = 5,548.82 × 1,506.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.59x = 8,360,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360,677.00/3,700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.28

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