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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,701.89, 5,550.10 and 1,751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,701.89, 5,550.10 and 1,751.81 is: 2,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,701.89 : 5,550.10 = 1,751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,701.89/5,550.10 = 1,751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,701.89x = 5,550.10 × 1,751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,701.89x = 9,722,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,720.68/3,701.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.42

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