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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.94, 5,443.50 and 3,017.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.94, 5,443.50 and 3,017.09 is: 4,529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.94 : 5,443.50 = 3,017.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.94/5,443.50 = 3,017.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.94x = 5,443.50 × 3,017.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.94x = 16,423,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,423,529.42/3,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.45

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