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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,432.54, 5,149.77 and 1,483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,432.54, 5,149.77 and 1,483.42 is: 2,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,432.54 : 5,149.77 = 1,483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,432.54/5,149.77 = 1,483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,432.54x = 5,149.77 × 1,483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,432.54x = 7,639,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,271.81/3,432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.54

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