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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.77, 5,441.58 and 1,162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.77, 5,441.58 and 1,162.78 is: 1,744.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.77 : 5,441.58 = 1,162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.77/5,441.58 = 1,162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.77x = 5,441.58 × 1,162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.77x = 6,327,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,346.79/3,627.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.14

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