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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.55, 5,444.72 and 1,549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.55, 5,444.72 and 1,549.77 is: 2,324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.55 : 5,444.72 = 1,549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.55/5,444.72 = 1,549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.55x = 5,444.72 × 1,549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.55x = 8,438,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,055.97/3,629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.82

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