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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.17, 5,437.73 and 1,028.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.17, 5,437.73 and 1,028.11 is: 1,542.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.17 : 5,437.73 = 1,028.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.17/5,437.73 = 1,028.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.17x = 5,437.73 × 1,028.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.17x = 5,590,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590,556.12/3,625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.15

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