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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.84, 5,619.82 and 1,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.84, 5,619.82 and 1,553.60 is: 2,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.84 : 5,619.82 = 1,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.84/5,619.82 = 1,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.84x = 5,619.82 × 1,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.84x = 8,730,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,952.35/3,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.46

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