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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,746.42, 5,619.62 and 1,553.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,746.42, 5,619.62 and 1,553.95 is: 2,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,746.42 : 5,619.62 = 1,553.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,746.42/5,619.62 = 1,553.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,746.42x = 5,619.62 × 1,553.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,746.42x = 8,732,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,608.50/3,746.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.92

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