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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.76, 5,440.96 and 1,434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.76, 5,440.96 and 1,434.08 is: 2,152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.76 : 5,440.96 = 1,434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.76/5,440.96 = 1,434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.76x = 5,440.96 × 1,434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.76x = 7,802,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802,771.92/3,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.04

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