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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,548.64, 4,851.54 and 3,412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,548.64, 4,851.54 and 3,412.56 is: 4,665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,548.64 : 4,851.54 = 3,412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,548.64/4,851.54 = 3,412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,548.64x = 4,851.54 × 3,412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,548.64x = 16,556,171.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,171.34/3,548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.50

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