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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.88, 5,441.68 and 1,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.88, 5,441.68 and 1,162.68 is: 1,743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.88 : 5,441.68 = 1,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.88/5,441.68 = 1,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.88x = 5,441.68 × 1,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.88x = 6,326,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,932.50/3,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.98

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