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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,812.76, 5,716.44 and 1,620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,812.76, 5,716.44 and 1,620.36 is: 2,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,812.76 : 5,716.44 = 1,620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,812.76/5,716.44 = 1,620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,812.76x = 5,716.44 × 1,620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,812.76x = 9,262,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,262,690.72/3,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.39

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