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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.37, 5,439.93 and 1,546.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.37, 5,439.93 and 1,546.59 is: 2,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.37 : 5,439.93 = 1,546.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.37/5,439.93 = 1,546.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.37x = 5,439.93 × 1,546.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.37x = 8,413,367.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,367.54/3,626.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.05

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