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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.62, 5,581.91 and 1,641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.62, 5,581.91 and 1,641.05 is: 2,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.62 : 5,581.91 = 1,641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.62/5,581.91 = 1,641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.62x = 5,581.91 × 1,641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.62x = 9,160,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160,193.41/3,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.01

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