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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.46, 5,594.19 and 1,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.46, 5,594.19 and 1,775.74 is: 2,663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.46 : 5,594.19 = 1,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.46/5,594.19 = 1,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.46x = 5,594.19 × 1,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.46x = 9,933,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933,826.95/3,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.61

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