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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,646.74, 5,471.91 and 1,566.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,646.74, 5,471.91 and 1,566.15 is: 2,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,646.74 : 5,471.91 = 1,566.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,646.74/5,471.91 = 1,566.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,646.74x = 5,471.91 × 1,566.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,646.74x = 8,569,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,831.85/3,646.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.00

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