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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.72, 5,462.64 and 1,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.72, 5,462.64 and 1,044.66 is: 1,567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.72 : 5,462.64 = 1,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.72/5,462.64 = 1,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.72x = 5,462.64 × 1,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.72x = 5,706,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706,601.50/3,641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.01

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