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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.52, 5,445.24 and 1,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.52, 5,445.24 and 1,322.04 is: 1,982.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.52 : 5,445.24 = 1,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.52/5,445.24 = 1,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.52x = 5,445.24 × 1,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.52x = 7,198,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,825.09/3,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.86

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