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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.58, 5,433.98 and 1,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.58, 5,433.98 and 1,544.58 is: 2,316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.58 : 5,433.98 = 1,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.58/5,433.98 = 1,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.58x = 5,433.98 × 1,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.58x = 8,393,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,393,216.83/3,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.28

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