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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,749.62, 5,624.44 and 1,013.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,749.62, 5,624.44 and 1,013.62 is: 1,520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,749.62 : 5,624.44 = 1,013.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,749.62/5,624.44 = 1,013.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,749.62x = 5,624.44 × 1,013.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,749.62x = 5,701,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,701,044.87/3,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.43

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