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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.50, 5,433.72 and 1,430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.50, 5,433.72 and 1,430.01 is: 2,145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.50 : 5,433.72 = 1,430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.50/5,433.72 = 1,430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.50x = 5,433.72 × 1,430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.50x = 7,770,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770,273.94/3,622.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.00

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