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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.68, 5,436.24 and 1,547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.68, 5,436.24 and 1,547.68 is: 2,319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.68 : 5,436.24 = 1,547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.68/5,436.24 = 1,547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.68x = 5,436.24 × 1,547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.68x = 8,413,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,559.92/3,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.91

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