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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,816.49, 5,727.60 and 1,626.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,816.49, 5,727.60 and 1,626.73 is: 2,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,816.49 : 5,727.60 = 1,626.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,816.49/5,727.60 = 1,626.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,816.49x = 5,727.60 × 1,626.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,816.49x = 9,317,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,317,258.75/3,816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.32

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