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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.92, 5,438.88 and 1,434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.92, 5,438.88 and 1,434.96 is: 2,152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.92 : 5,438.88 = 1,434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.92/5,438.88 = 1,434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.92x = 5,438.88 × 1,434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.92x = 7,804,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804,575.24/3,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.44

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