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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.43, 5,441.17 and 994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.43, 5,441.17 and 994.88 is: 1,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.43 : 5,441.17 = 994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.43/5,441.17 = 994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.43x = 5,441.17 × 994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.43x = 5,413,311.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413,311.21/3,627.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.33

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