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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,644.94, 5,467.58 and 1,179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,644.94, 5,467.58 and 1,179.95 is: 1,769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,644.94 : 5,467.58 = 1,179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,644.94/5,467.58 = 1,179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,644.94x = 5,467.58 × 1,179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,644.94x = 6,451,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,471.02/3,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.98

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