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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.37, 5,148.84 and 1,484.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.37, 5,148.84 and 1,484.51 is: 2,226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.37 : 5,148.84 = 1,484.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.37/5,148.84 = 1,484.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.37x = 5,148.84 × 1,484.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.37x = 7,643,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,517.34/3,433.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.24

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