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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.67, 5,465.83 and 1,791.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.67, 5,465.83 and 1,791.62 is: 2,688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.67 : 5,465.83 = 1,791.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.67/5,465.83 = 1,791.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.67x = 5,465.83 × 1,791.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.67x = 9,792,658.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,792,658.54/3,642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.32

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