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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.70, 5,425.26 and 1,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.70, 5,425.26 and 1,977.16 is: 2,959.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.70 : 5,425.26 = 1,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.70/5,425.26 = 1,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.70x = 5,425.26 × 1,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.70x = 10,726,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726,607.06/3,624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.31

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