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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.57, 5,423.76 and 1,667.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.57, 5,423.76 and 1,667.25 is: 2,501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.57 : 5,423.76 = 1,667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.57/5,423.76 = 1,667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.57x = 5,423.76 × 1,667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.57x = 9,042,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,042,763.86/3,615.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.06

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