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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.54, 5,465.77 and 1,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.54, 5,465.77 and 1,011.40 is: 1,516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.54 : 5,465.77 = 1,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.54/5,465.77 = 1,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.54x = 5,465.77 × 1,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.54x = 5,528,052.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,052.45/3,644.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.80

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