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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.23, 5,441.76 and 1,752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.23, 5,441.76 and 1,752.66 is: 2,627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.23 : 5,441.76 = 1,752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.23/5,441.76 = 1,752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.23x = 5,441.76 × 1,752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.23x = 9,537,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537,555.08/3,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.26

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