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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.65, 5,435.79 and 1,159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.65, 5,435.79 and 1,159.05 is: 1,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.65 : 5,435.79 = 1,159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.65/5,435.79 = 1,159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.65x = 5,435.79 × 1,159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.65x = 6,300,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,352.40/3,625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.72

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