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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.93, 5,407.97 and 1,630.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.93, 5,407.97 and 1,630.79 is: 2,445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.93 : 5,407.97 = 1,630.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.93/5,407.97 = 1,630.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.93x = 5,407.97 × 1,630.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.93x = 8,819,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,268.76/3,605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.77

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