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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.76, 5,438.66 and 1,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.76, 5,438.66 and 1,317.20 is: 1,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.76 : 5,438.66 = 1,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.76/5,438.66 = 1,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.76x = 5,438.66 × 1,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.76x = 7,163,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,163,802.95/3,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.81

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