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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.72, 5,439.96 and 1,650.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.72, 5,439.96 and 1,650.51 is: 2,477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.72 : 5,439.96 = 1,650.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.72/5,439.96 = 1,650.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.72x = 5,439.96 × 1,650.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.72x = 8,978,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,978,708.38/3,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.08

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