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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.50, 5,314.68 and 1,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.50, 5,314.68 and 1,233 is: 1,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.50 : 5,314.68 = 1,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.50/5,314.68 = 1,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.50x = 5,314.68 × 1,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.50x = 6,553,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,553,000.44/3,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.35

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