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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.70, 5,436.72 and 1,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.70, 5,436.72 and 1,679.27 is: 2,518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.70 : 5,436.72 = 1,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.70/5,436.72 = 1,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.70x = 5,436.72 × 1,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.70x = 9,129,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,129,693.61/3,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.05

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