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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.65, 5,186.77 and 1,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.65, 5,186.77 and 1,483.36 is: 2,225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.65 : 5,186.77 = 1,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.65/5,186.77 = 1,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.65x = 5,186.77 × 1,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.65x = 7,693,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,693,859.65/3,457.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.17

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