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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,662.22, 5,492.72 and 1,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,662.22, 5,492.72 and 1,064.54 is: 1,596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,662.22 : 5,492.72 = 1,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,662.22/5,492.72 = 1,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,662.22x = 5,492.72 × 1,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,662.22x = 5,847,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,847,220.15/3,662.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.63

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