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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.63, 5,029.59 and 1,988.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.63, 5,029.59 and 1,988.63 is: 2,744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.63 : 5,029.59 = 1,988.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.63/5,029.59 = 1,988.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.63x = 5,029.59 × 1,988.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.63x = 10,001,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,001,993.56/3,644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.31

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