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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.79, 5,550.32 and 1,752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.79, 5,550.32 and 1,752.67 is: 2,627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.79 : 5,550.32 = 1,752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.79/5,550.32 = 1,752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.79x = 5,550.32 × 1,752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.79x = 9,727,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727,870.59/3,702.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.17

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