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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.54, 5,464.80 and 3,158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.54, 5,464.80 and 3,158.46 is: 4,728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.54 : 5,464.80 = 3,158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.54/5,464.80 = 3,158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.54x = 5,464.80 × 3,158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.54x = 17,260,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,352.21/3,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.17

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