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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,631.78, 5,447.94 and 1,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,631.78, 5,447.94 and 1,034.92 is: 1,552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,631.78 : 5,447.94 = 1,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,631.78/5,447.94 = 1,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,631.78x = 5,447.94 × 1,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,631.78x = 5,638,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,638,182.06/3,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.46

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