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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.92, 5,445.42 and 1,548.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.92, 5,445.42 and 1,548.73 is: 2,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.92 : 5,445.42 = 1,548.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.92/5,445.42 = 1,548.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.92x = 5,445.42 × 1,548.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.92x = 8,433,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433,458.09/3,628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.96

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