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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.91, 5,445.58 and 1,290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.91, 5,445.58 and 1,290.03 is: 1,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.91 : 5,445.58 = 1,290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.91/5,445.58 = 1,290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.91x = 5,445.58 × 1,290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.91x = 7,024,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,940.34/3,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.29

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