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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,748.58, 5,621.65 and 1,773.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,748.58, 5,621.65 and 1,773.90 is: 2,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,748.58 : 5,621.65 = 1,773.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,748.58/5,621.65 = 1,773.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,748.58x = 5,621.65 × 1,773.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,748.58x = 9,972,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972,244.94/3,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.27

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