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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.77, 5,446.34 and 1,551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.77, 5,446.34 and 1,551.92 is: 2,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.77 : 5,446.34 = 1,551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.77/5,446.34 = 1,551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.77x = 5,446.34 × 1,551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.77x = 8,452,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,270.12/3,631.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.31

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