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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.92, 5,558.82 and 1,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.92, 5,558.82 and 1,757.20 is: 2,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.92 : 5,558.82 = 1,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.92/5,558.82 = 1,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.92x = 5,558.82 × 1,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.92x = 9,767,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,767,958.50/3,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.22

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