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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.22, 5,562.38 and 1,626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.22, 5,562.38 and 1,626.15 is: 2,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.22 : 5,562.38 = 1,626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.22/5,562.38 = 1,626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.22x = 5,562.38 × 1,626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.22x = 9,045,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045,264.24/3,707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.90

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