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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.94, 5,433.27 and 1,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.94, 5,433.27 and 1,673.02 is: 2,507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.94 : 5,433.27 = 1,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.94/5,433.27 = 1,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.94x = 5,433.27 × 1,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.94x = 9,089,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089,969.38/3,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.62

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