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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.46, 5,438.74 and 1,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.46, 5,438.74 and 1,544.24 is: 2,317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.46 : 5,438.74 = 1,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.46/5,438.74 = 1,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.46x = 5,438.74 × 1,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.46x = 8,398,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,712.14/3,624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,317.23

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