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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.65, 5,618.39 and 1,553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.65, 5,618.39 and 1,553.19 is: 2,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.65 : 5,618.39 = 1,553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.65/5,618.39 = 1,553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.65x = 5,618.39 × 1,553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.65x = 8,726,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,419.40/3,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.37

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