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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,747.97, 5,620.71 and 1,773.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,747.97, 5,620.71 and 1,773.31 is: 2,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,747.97 : 5,620.71 = 1,773.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,747.97/5,620.71 = 1,773.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,747.97x = 5,620.71 × 1,773.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,747.97x = 9,967,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,967,261.25/3,747.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.38

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