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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.52, 5,523.80 and 1,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.52, 5,523.80 and 1,630.52 is: 2,445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.52 : 5,523.80 = 1,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.52/5,523.80 = 1,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.52x = 5,523.80 × 1,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.52x = 9,006,666.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006,666.38/3,682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.79

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