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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753, 5,630.34 and 1,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753, 5,630.34 and 1,701 is: 2,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753 : 5,630.34 = 1,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753/5,630.34 = 1,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753x = 5,630.34 × 1,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753x = 9,577,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577,208.34/3,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.88

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