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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.55, 5,419.86 and 1,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.55, 5,419.86 and 1,763.68 is: 2,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.55 : 5,419.86 = 1,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.55/5,419.86 = 1,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.55x = 5,419.86 × 1,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.55x = 9,558,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,898.68/3,612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.03

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