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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.32, 5,440.98 and 1,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.32, 5,440.98 and 1,679 is: 2,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.32 : 5,440.98 = 1,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.32/5,440.98 = 1,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.32x = 5,440.98 × 1,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.32x = 9,135,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,135,405.42/3,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518.50

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