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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,795.57, 5,689.44 and 1,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,795.57, 5,689.44 and 1,717.02 is: 2,573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,795.57 : 5,689.44 = 1,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,795.57/5,689.44 = 1,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,795.57x = 5,689.44 × 1,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,795.57x = 9,768,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768,882.27/3,795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.76

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