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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.73, 5,440.64 and 1,679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.73, 5,440.64 and 1,679.13 is: 2,518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.73 : 5,440.64 = 1,679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.73/5,440.64 = 1,679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.73x = 5,440.64 × 1,679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.73x = 9,135,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135,533.45/3,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.95

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