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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,725.76, 5,588.64 and 1,645.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,725.76, 5,588.64 and 1,645.32 is: 2,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,725.76 : 5,588.64 = 1,645.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,725.76/5,588.64 = 1,645.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,725.76x = 5,588.64 × 1,645.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,725.76x = 9,195,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195,101.16/3,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.98

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