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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.28, 5,464.59 and 1,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.28, 5,464.59 and 1,695.76 is: 2,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.28 : 5,464.59 = 1,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.28/5,464.59 = 1,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.28x = 5,464.59 × 1,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.28x = 9,266,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,266,633.14/3,642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.18

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