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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.76, 5,497.92 and 1,815.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.76, 5,497.92 and 1,815.58 is: 2,724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.76 : 5,497.92 = 1,815.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.76/5,497.92 = 1,815.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.76x = 5,497.92 × 1,815.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.76x = 9,981,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,981,913.59/3,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.50

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