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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.68, 5,444.93 and 1,549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.68, 5,444.93 and 1,549.96 is: 2,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.68 : 5,444.93 = 1,549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.68/5,444.93 = 1,549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.68x = 5,444.93 × 1,549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.68x = 8,439,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,439,423.70/3,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.12

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