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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.57, 5,565.38 and 1,630.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.57, 5,565.38 and 1,630.17 is: 2,445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.57 : 5,565.38 = 1,630.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.57/5,565.38 = 1,630.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.57x = 5,565.38 × 1,630.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.57x = 9,072,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,507.36/3,710.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.05

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