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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.95, 5,439.49 and 1,545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.95, 5,439.49 and 1,545.97 is: 2,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.95 : 5,439.49 = 1,545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.95/5,439.49 = 1,545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.95x = 5,439.49 × 1,545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.95x = 8,409,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,281.09/3,625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.20

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