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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.54, 5,555.45 and 1,623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.54, 5,555.45 and 1,623.11 is: 2,434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.54 : 5,555.45 = 1,623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.54/5,555.45 = 1,623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.54x = 5,555.45 × 1,623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.54x = 9,017,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,017,082.73/3,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.07

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