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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.01, 5,445.02 and 997.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.01, 5,445.02 and 997.55 is: 1,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.01 : 5,445.02 = 997.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.01/5,445.02 = 997.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.01x = 5,445.02 × 997.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.01x = 5,431,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431,647.49/3,630.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.32

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