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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.76, 5,444.70 and 1,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.76, 5,444.70 and 1,901.76 is: 2,852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.76 : 5,444.70 = 1,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.76/5,444.70 = 1,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.76x = 5,444.70 × 1,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.76x = 10,354,512.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354,512.67/3,629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.67

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