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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.02, 5,445.63 and 1,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.02, 5,445.63 and 1,438.76 is: 2,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.02 : 5,445.63 = 1,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.02/5,445.63 = 1,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.02x = 5,445.63 × 1,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.02x = 7,834,968.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,834,968.23/3,630.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.38

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