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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.72, 5,466.71 and 1,564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.72, 5,466.71 and 1,564.32 is: 2,346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.72 : 5,466.71 = 1,564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.72/5,466.71 = 1,564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.72x = 5,466.71 × 1,564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.72x = 8,551,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,675.97/3,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.32

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