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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.19, 5,443.37 and 996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.19, 5,443.37 and 996.89 is: 1,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.19 : 5,443.37 = 996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.19/5,443.37 = 996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.19x = 5,443.37 × 996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.19x = 5,426,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,441.12/3,629.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.22

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