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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,708.51, 5,563.86 and 1,758.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,708.51, 5,563.86 and 1,758.03 is: 2,637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,708.51 : 5,563.86 = 1,758.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,708.51/5,563.86 = 1,758.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,708.51x = 5,563.86 × 1,758.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,708.51x = 9,781,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781,432.80/3,708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.56

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