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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.48, 5,437.41 and 1,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.48, 5,437.41 and 1,544.44 is: 2,316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.48 : 5,437.41 = 1,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.48/5,437.41 = 1,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.48x = 5,437.41 × 1,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.48x = 8,397,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,753.50/3,624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.95

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