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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.60, 5,422.76 and 1,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.60, 5,422.76 and 1,667.60 is: 2,501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.60 : 5,422.76 = 1,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.60/5,422.76 = 1,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.60x = 5,422.76 × 1,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.60x = 9,042,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,042,994.58/3,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.10

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