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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,640.62, 5,458.92 and 1,691.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,640.62, 5,458.92 and 1,691.10 is: 2,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,640.62 : 5,458.92 = 1,691.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,640.62/5,458.92 = 1,691.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,640.62x = 5,458.92 × 1,691.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,640.62x = 9,231,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,231,579.61/3,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.72

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