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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.42, 5,452.92 and 1,295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.42, 5,452.92 and 1,295.33 is: 1,942.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.42 : 5,452.92 = 1,295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.42/5,452.92 = 1,295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.42x = 5,452.92 × 1,295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.42x = 7,063,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,303.60/3,635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.92

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