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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,770.54, 5,652.42 and 1,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,770.54, 5,652.42 and 1,688.84 is: 2,531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,770.54 : 5,652.42 = 1,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,770.54/5,652.42 = 1,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,770.54x = 5,652.42 × 1,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,770.54x = 9,546,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546,032.99/3,770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.74

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