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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.81, 5,341.33 and 1,484.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.81, 5,341.33 and 1,484.37 is: 2,225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.81 : 5,341.33 = 1,484.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.81/5,341.33 = 1,484.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.81x = 5,341.33 × 1,484.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.81x = 7,928,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,526.33/3,562.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.36

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