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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.63, 5,445.21 and 1,549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.63, 5,445.21 and 1,549.70 is: 2,324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.63 : 5,445.21 = 1,549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.63/5,445.21 = 1,549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.63x = 5,445.21 × 1,549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.63x = 8,438,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,432.22/3,629.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.88

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