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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.62, 5,316.87 and 1,236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.62, 5,316.87 and 1,236.06 is: 1,854.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.62 : 5,316.87 = 1,236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.62/5,316.87 = 1,236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.62x = 5,316.87 × 1,236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.62x = 6,571,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,970.33/3,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.07

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