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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.55, 5,447.34 and 1,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.55, 5,447.34 and 1,034.51 is: 1,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.55 : 5,447.34 = 1,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.55/5,447.34 = 1,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.55x = 5,447.34 × 1,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.55x = 5,635,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635,327.70/3,631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.77

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