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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.94, 5,460.40 and 3,169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.94, 5,460.40 and 3,169.22 is: 4,772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.94 : 5,460.40 = 3,169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.94/5,460.40 = 3,169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.94x = 5,460.40 × 3,169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.94x = 17,305,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305,193.04/3,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.61

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