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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.83, 5,439.71 and 1,545.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.83, 5,439.71 and 1,545.95 is: 2,319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.83 : 5,439.71 = 1,545.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.83/5,439.71 = 1,545.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.83x = 5,439.71 × 1,545.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.83x = 8,409,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,484.75/3,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.33

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