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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.93, 5,433.89 and 1,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.93, 5,433.89 and 1,157.96 is: 1,736.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.93 : 5,433.89 = 1,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.93/5,433.89 = 1,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.93x = 5,433.89 × 1,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.93x = 6,292,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,235.06/3,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.78

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