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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.76, 5,555.16 and 1,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.76, 5,555.16 and 1,622.92 is: 2,434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.76 : 5,555.16 = 1,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.76/5,555.16 = 1,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.76x = 5,555.16 × 1,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.76x = 9,015,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,580.27/3,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.83

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