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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,750.94, 5,626.41 and 1,697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,750.94, 5,626.41 and 1,697.50 is: 2,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,750.94 : 5,626.41 = 1,697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,750.94/5,626.41 = 1,697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,750.94x = 5,626.41 × 1,697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,750.94x = 9,550,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,830.98/3,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.25

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