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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.73, 5,448.60 and 1,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.73, 5,448.60 and 1,292.27 is: 1,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.73 : 5,448.60 = 1,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.73/5,448.60 = 1,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.73x = 5,448.60 × 1,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.73x = 7,041,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,035.08/3,631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.76

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