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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.66, 5,438.40 and 1,160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.66, 5,438.40 and 1,160.47 is: 1,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.66 : 5,438.40 = 1,160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.66/5,438.40 = 1,160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.66x = 5,438.40 × 1,160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.66x = 6,311,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,311,086.45/3,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.67

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