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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.78, 5,441.67 and 1,438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.78, 5,441.67 and 1,438.05 is: 2,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.78 : 5,441.67 = 1,438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.78/5,441.67 = 1,438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.78x = 5,441.67 × 1,438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.78x = 7,825,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,825,393.54/3,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.08

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