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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.97, 5,443.92 and 1,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.97, 5,443.92 and 1,031.97 is: 1,548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.97 : 5,443.92 = 1,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.97/5,443.92 = 1,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.97x = 5,443.92 × 1,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.97x = 5,617,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,962.12/3,628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.09

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