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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.53, 5,368.77 and 1,630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.53, 5,368.77 and 1,630.86 is: 2,445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.53 : 5,368.77 = 1,630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.53/5,368.77 = 1,630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.53x = 5,368.77 × 1,630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.53x = 8,755,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,712.24/3,580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.37

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