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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.62, 5,430.44 and 1,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.62, 5,430.44 and 1,672.08 is: 2,507.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.62 : 5,430.44 = 1,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.62/5,430.44 = 1,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.62x = 5,430.44 × 1,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.62x = 9,080,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080,130.12/3,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.20

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