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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,639.72, 5,462.14 and 1,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,639.72, 5,462.14 and 1,817 is: 2,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,639.72 : 5,462.14 = 1,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,639.72/5,462.14 = 1,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,639.72x = 5,462.14 × 1,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,639.72x = 9,924,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924,708.38/3,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.78

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