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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,640.71, 5,461.92 and 1,043.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,640.71, 5,461.92 and 1,043.67 is: 1,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,640.71 : 5,461.92 = 1,043.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,640.71/5,461.92 = 1,043.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,640.71x = 5,461.92 × 1,043.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,640.71x = 5,700,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,442.05/3,640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.75

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