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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.41, 5,438.96 and 1,126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.41, 5,438.96 and 1,126.47 is: 1,689.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.41 : 5,438.96 = 1,126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.41/5,438.96 = 1,126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.41x = 5,438.96 × 1,126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.41x = 6,126,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,126,798.08/3,625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.96

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