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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.77, 5,228.37 and 1,537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.77, 5,228.37 and 1,537.14 is: 2,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.77 : 5,228.37 = 1,537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.77/5,228.37 = 1,537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.77x = 5,228.37 × 1,537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.77x = 8,036,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036,736.66/3,484.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.25

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