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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.18, 5,441.68 and 1,435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.18, 5,441.68 and 1,435.93 is: 2,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.18 : 5,441.68 = 1,435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.18/5,441.68 = 1,435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.18x = 5,441.68 × 1,435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.18x = 7,813,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,813,859.75/3,627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.25

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