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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.82, 5,438.70 and 1,681.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.82, 5,438.70 and 1,681.42 is: 2,520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.82 : 5,438.70 = 1,681.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.82/5,438.70 = 1,681.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.82x = 5,438.70 × 1,681.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.82x = 9,144,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144,738.95/3,627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.73

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