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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.68, 5,434.32 and 1,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.68, 5,434.32 and 1,673.82 is: 2,508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.68 : 5,434.32 = 1,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.68/5,434.32 = 1,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.68x = 5,434.32 × 1,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.68x = 9,096,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,096,073.50/3,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.79

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