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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.62, 5,444.15 and 1,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.62, 5,444.15 and 1,322.58 is: 1,982.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.62 : 5,444.15 = 1,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.62/5,444.15 = 1,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.62x = 5,444.15 × 1,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.62x = 7,200,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,317.29/3,631.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.67

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