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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.67, 5,447.33 and 1,658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.67, 5,447.33 and 1,658.06 is: 2,484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.67 : 5,447.33 = 1,658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.67/5,447.33 = 1,658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.67x = 5,447.33 × 1,658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.67x = 9,031,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031,999.98/3,635.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.27

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