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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,643.67, 5,464.84 and 975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,643.67, 5,464.84 and 975.29 is: 1,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,643.67 : 5,464.84 = 975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,643.67/5,464.84 = 975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,643.67x = 5,464.84 × 975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,643.67x = 5,329,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329,798.93/3,643.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.76

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