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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.47, 5,435.89 and 1,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.47, 5,435.89 and 1,773.72 is: 2,660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.47 : 5,435.89 = 1,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.47/5,435.89 = 1,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.47x = 5,435.89 × 1,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.47x = 9,641,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,641,746.81/3,624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.18

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