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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,564.62, 5,344.05 and 1,486.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,564.62, 5,344.05 and 1,486.19 is: 2,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,564.62 : 5,344.05 = 1,486.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,564.62/5,344.05 = 1,486.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,564.62x = 5,344.05 × 1,486.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,564.62x = 7,942,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942,273.67/3,564.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.08

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