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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.70, 5,445.12 and 1,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.70, 5,445.12 and 1,439.84 is: 2,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.70 : 5,445.12 = 1,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.70/5,445.12 = 1,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.70x = 5,445.12 × 1,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.70x = 7,840,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840,101.58/3,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.80

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