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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.38, 5,188.55 and 1,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.38, 5,188.55 and 1,485.26 is: 2,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.38 : 5,188.55 = 1,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.38/5,188.55 = 1,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.38x = 5,188.55 × 1,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.38x = 7,706,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706,319.83/3,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.73

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