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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.57, 5,444.58 and 2,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.57, 5,444.58 and 2,845.25 is: 4,264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.57 : 5,444.58 = 2,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.57/5,444.58 = 2,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.57x = 5,444.58 × 2,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.57x = 15,491,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491,164.02/3,632.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.52

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