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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.03, 5,191.59 and 1,486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.03, 5,191.59 and 1,486.38 is: 2,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.03 : 5,191.59 = 1,486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.03/5,191.59 = 1,486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.03x = 5,191.59 × 1,486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.03x = 7,716,675.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,675.54/3,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.95

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