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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.52, 5,475.50 and 1,802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.52, 5,475.50 and 1,802.02 is: 2,702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.52 : 5,475.50 = 1,802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.52/5,475.50 = 1,802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.52x = 5,475.50 × 1,802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.52x = 9,866,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866,960.51/3,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.15

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