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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.35, 5,436.45 and 1,159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.35, 5,436.45 and 1,159.13 is: 1,738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.35 : 5,436.45 = 1,159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.35/5,436.45 = 1,159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.35x = 5,436.45 × 1,159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.35x = 6,301,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,552.29/3,624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.67

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