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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.91, 5,148.72 and 1,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.91, 5,148.72 and 1,484.46 is: 2,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.91 : 5,148.72 = 1,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.91/5,148.72 = 1,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.91x = 5,148.72 × 1,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.91x = 7,643,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,068.89/3,433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.77

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