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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.57, 5,444.37 and 1,681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.57, 5,444.37 and 1,681.52 is: 2,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.57 : 5,444.37 = 1,681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.57/5,444.37 = 1,681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.57x = 5,444.37 × 1,681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.57x = 9,154,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,789.82/3,629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.28

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