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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,810.76, 5,717.37 and 1,621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,810.76, 5,717.37 and 1,621.33 is: 2,432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,810.76 : 5,717.37 = 1,621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,810.76/5,717.37 = 1,621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,810.76x = 5,717.37 × 1,621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,810.76x = 9,269,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269,743.50/3,810.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.52

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