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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.67, 5,376.63 and 1,635.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.67, 5,376.63 and 1,635.57 is: 2,451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.67 : 5,376.63 = 1,635.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.67/5,376.63 = 1,635.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.67x = 5,376.63 × 1,635.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.67x = 8,793,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,793,854.73/3,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.13

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