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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.91, 5,445.93 and 1,164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.91, 5,445.93 and 1,164.68 is: 1,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.91 : 5,445.93 = 1,164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.91/5,445.93 = 1,164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.91x = 5,445.93 × 1,164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.91x = 6,342,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,342,738.52/3,629.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.35

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