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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,645.97, 5,462.35 and 1,673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,645.97, 5,462.35 and 1,673.24 is: 2,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,645.97 : 5,462.35 = 1,673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,645.97/5,462.35 = 1,673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,645.97x = 5,462.35 × 1,673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,645.97x = 9,139,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139,831.99/3,645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.83

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