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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.32, 5,437.26 and 1,544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.32, 5,437.26 and 1,544.70 is: 2,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.32 : 5,437.26 = 1,544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.32/5,437.26 = 1,544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.32x = 5,437.26 × 1,544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.32x = 8,398,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398,935.52/3,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.74

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