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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.94, 5,486.36 and 1,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.94, 5,486.36 and 1,347.44 is: 2,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.94 : 5,486.36 = 1,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.94/5,486.36 = 1,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.94x = 5,486.36 × 1,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.94x = 7,392,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392,540.92/3,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.06

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