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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.43, 5,524.55 and 1,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.43, 5,524.55 and 1,217.30 is: 1,826.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.43 : 5,524.55 = 1,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.43/5,524.55 = 1,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.43x = 5,524.55 × 1,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.43x = 6,725,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725,012.42/3,682.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.24

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