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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.52, 5,438.24 and 889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.52, 5,438.24 and 889.52 is: 1,334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.52 : 5,438.24 = 889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.52/5,438.24 = 889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.52x = 5,438.24 × 889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.52x = 4,837,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837,423.24/3,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.27

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