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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,827.62, 5,737.38 and 1,635.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,827.62, 5,737.38 and 1,635.09 is: 2,450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,827.62 : 5,737.38 = 1,635.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,827.62/5,737.38 = 1,635.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,827.62x = 5,737.38 × 1,635.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,827.62x = 9,381,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381,132.66/3,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.90

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