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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.36, 3,527.88 and 1,486.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.36, 3,527.88 and 1,486.85 is: 2,227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.36 : 3,527.88 = 1,486.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.36/3,527.88 = 1,486.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.36x = 3,527.88 × 1,486.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.36x = 5,245,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,414.46/2,354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.96

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