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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.64, 5,315.40 and 1,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.64, 5,315.40 and 1,464.56 is: 2,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.64 : 5,315.40 = 1,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.64/5,315.40 = 1,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.64x = 5,315.40 × 1,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.64x = 7,784,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,722.22/3,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.20

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