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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.44, 5,441.82 and 1,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.44, 5,441.82 and 1,550.80 is: 2,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.44 : 5,441.82 = 1,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.44/5,441.82 = 1,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.44x = 5,441.82 × 1,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.44x = 8,439,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,174.46/3,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.20

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