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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.38, 5,466.57 and 1,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.38, 5,466.57 and 1,047.34 is: 1,571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.38 : 5,466.57 = 1,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.38/5,466.57 = 1,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.38x = 5,466.57 × 1,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.38x = 5,725,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,725,357.42/3,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.01

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