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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,483.91, 5,225.61 and 1,635.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,483.91, 5,225.61 and 1,635.45 is: 2,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,483.91 : 5,225.61 = 1,635.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,483.91/5,225.61 = 1,635.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,483.91x = 5,225.61 × 1,635.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,483.91x = 8,546,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,223.87/3,483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.06

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