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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.28, 5,732.48 and 1,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.28, 5,732.48 and 1,630 is: 2,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.28 : 5,732.48 = 1,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.28/5,732.48 = 1,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.28x = 5,732.48 × 1,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.28x = 9,343,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343,942.40/3,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.24

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