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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.85, 5,442.33 and 1,546.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.85, 5,442.33 and 1,546.64 is: 2,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.85 : 5,442.33 = 1,546.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.85/5,442.33 = 1,546.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.85x = 5,442.33 × 1,546.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.85x = 8,417,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,290.33/3,626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.83

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