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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.88, 5,452.96 and 1,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.88, 5,452.96 and 1,687 is: 2,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.88 : 5,452.96 = 1,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.88/5,452.96 = 1,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.88x = 5,452.96 × 1,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.88x = 9,199,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,199,143.52/3,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.10

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