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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.70, 5,147.51 and 1,484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.70, 5,147.51 and 1,484.84 is: 2,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.70 : 5,147.51 = 1,484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.70/5,147.51 = 1,484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.70x = 5,147.51 × 1,484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.70x = 7,643,195.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,195.59/3,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.94

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