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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.43, 5,436.99 and 1,159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.43, 5,436.99 and 1,159.83 is: 1,738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.43 : 5,436.99 = 1,159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.43/5,436.99 = 1,159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.43x = 5,436.99 × 1,159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.43x = 6,305,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305,978.31/3,626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.89

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