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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.71, 5,447.58 and 1,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.71, 5,447.58 and 1,034.65 is: 1,551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.71 : 5,447.58 = 1,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.71/5,447.58 = 1,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.71x = 5,447.58 × 1,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.71x = 5,636,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,636,329.17/3,631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.98

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