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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.62, 5,435.82 and 1,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.62, 5,435.82 and 1,159.02 is: 1,737.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.62 : 5,435.82 = 1,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.62/5,435.82 = 1,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.62x = 5,435.82 × 1,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.62x = 6,300,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,224.10/3,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.70

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