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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.98, 5,433.66 and 1,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.98, 5,433.66 and 1,541.94 is: 2,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.98 : 5,433.66 = 1,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.98/5,433.66 = 1,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.98x = 5,433.66 × 1,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.98x = 8,378,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,378,377.70/3,621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.21

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