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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,603.95, 5,405.42 and 1,631.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,603.95, 5,405.42 and 1,631.81 is: 2,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,603.95 : 5,405.42 = 1,631.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,603.95/5,405.42 = 1,631.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,603.95x = 5,405.42 × 1,631.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,603.95x = 8,820,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820,606.55/3,603.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.48

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