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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.19, 5,441.88 and 995.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.19, 5,441.88 and 995.89 is: 1,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.19 : 5,441.88 = 995.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.19/5,441.88 = 995.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.19x = 5,441.88 × 995.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.19x = 5,419,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,508.89/3,628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.72

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