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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,647.41, 5,466.66 and 1,424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,647.41, 5,466.66 and 1,424.17 is: 2,134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,647.41 : 5,466.66 = 1,424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,647.41/5,466.66 = 1,424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,647.41x = 5,466.66 × 1,424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,647.41x = 7,785,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,785,453.17/3,647.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.52

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