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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.29, 5,435.51 and 1,433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.29, 5,435.51 and 1,433.43 is: 2,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.29 : 5,435.51 = 1,433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.29/5,435.51 = 1,433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.29x = 5,435.51 × 1,433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.29x = 7,791,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,791,415.93/3,625.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.18

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