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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.83, 5,438.12 and 1,125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.83, 5,438.12 and 1,125.94 is: 1,689.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.83 : 5,438.12 = 1,125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.83/5,438.12 = 1,125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.83x = 5,438.12 × 1,125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.83x = 6,122,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,122,996.83/3,624.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.18

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