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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,635.75, 5,454.44 and 1,327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,635.75, 5,454.44 and 1,327.25 is: 1,991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,635.75 : 5,454.44 = 1,327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,635.75/5,454.44 = 1,327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,635.75x = 5,454.44 × 1,327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,635.75x = 7,239,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,405.49/3,635.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.17

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