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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.68, 5,438.44 and 1,160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.68, 5,438.44 and 1,160.49 is: 1,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.68 : 5,438.44 = 1,160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.68/5,438.44 = 1,160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.68x = 5,438.44 × 1,160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.68x = 6,311,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,311,255.24/3,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.71

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