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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.42, 5,436.60 and 1,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.42, 5,436.60 and 1,159.20 is: 1,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.42 : 5,436.60 = 1,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.42/5,436.60 = 1,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.42x = 5,436.60 × 1,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.42x = 6,302,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,302,106.72/3,624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.79

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