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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.97, 5,512.66 and 1,042.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.97, 5,512.66 and 1,042.27 is: 1,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.97 : 5,512.66 = 1,042.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.97/5,512.66 = 1,042.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.97x = 5,512.66 × 1,042.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.97x = 5,745,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745,667.66/3,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.46

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