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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.70, 5,444.96 and 1,289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.70, 5,444.96 and 1,289.21 is: 1,933.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.70 : 5,444.96 = 1,289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.70/5,444.96 = 1,289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.70x = 5,444.96 × 1,289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.70x = 7,019,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,663.21/3,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.95

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