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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.43, 5,439.93 and 1,546.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.43, 5,439.93 and 1,546.45 is: 2,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.43 : 5,439.93 = 1,546.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.43/5,439.93 = 1,546.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.43x = 5,439.93 × 1,546.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.43x = 8,412,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412,579.75/3,626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.80

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