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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.27, 5,441.66 and 1,436.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.27, 5,441.66 and 1,436.02 is: 2,154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.27 : 5,441.66 = 1,436.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.27/5,441.66 = 1,436.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.27x = 5,441.66 × 1,436.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.27x = 7,814,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,814,332.59/3,627.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.33

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