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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.94, 5,552.62 and 1,752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.94, 5,552.62 and 1,752.88 is: 2,629.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.94 : 5,552.62 = 1,752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.94/5,552.62 = 1,752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.94x = 5,552.62 × 1,752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.94x = 9,733,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,076.55/3,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.89

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