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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.83, 5,438.43 and 1,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.83, 5,438.43 and 1,162.44 is: 1,743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.83 : 5,438.43 = 1,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.83/5,438.43 = 1,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.83x = 5,438.43 × 1,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.83x = 6,321,848.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,321,848.57/3,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.56

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