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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.49, 5,364.14 and 1,628.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.49, 5,364.14 and 1,628.63 is: 2,441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.49 : 5,364.14 = 1,628.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.49/5,364.14 = 1,628.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.49x = 5,364.14 × 1,628.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.49x = 8,736,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,203.40/3,577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.99

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