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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,729.92, 5,596.68 and 1,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,729.92, 5,596.68 and 1,649.68 is: 2,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,729.92 : 5,596.68 = 1,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,729.92/5,596.68 = 1,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,729.92x = 5,596.68 × 1,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,729.92x = 9,232,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,731.06/3,729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.32

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