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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.82, 5,422.59 and 1,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.82, 5,422.59 and 1,667.58 is: 2,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.82 : 5,422.59 = 1,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.82/5,422.59 = 1,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.82x = 5,422.59 × 1,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.82x = 9,042,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,042,602.63/3,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.54

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