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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.62, 5,466.38 and 1,047.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.62, 5,466.38 and 1,047.22 is: 1,570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.62 : 5,466.38 = 1,047.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.62/5,466.38 = 1,047.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.62x = 5,466.38 × 1,047.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.62x = 5,724,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,483.56/3,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.67

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