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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.74, 5,558.42 and 1,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.74, 5,558.42 and 1,731.44 is: 2,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.74 : 5,558.42 = 1,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.74/5,558.42 = 1,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.74x = 5,558.42 × 1,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.74x = 9,624,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,624,088.95/3,704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.78

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