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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.66, 5,441.43 and 1,318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.66, 5,441.43 and 1,318.34 is: 1,978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.66 : 5,441.43 = 1,318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.66/5,441.43 = 1,318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.66x = 5,441.43 × 1,318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.66x = 7,173,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,654.83/3,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.03

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