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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.18, 5,316.60 and 1,045.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.18, 5,316.60 and 1,045.37 is: 1,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.18 : 5,316.60 = 1,045.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.18/5,316.60 = 1,045.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.18x = 5,316.60 × 1,045.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.18x = 5,557,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,808.48/3,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.15

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