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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.67, 5,348.62 and 1,485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.67, 5,348.62 and 1,485.74 is: 2,228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.67 : 5,348.62 = 1,485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.67/5,348.62 = 1,485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.67x = 5,348.62 × 1,485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.67x = 7,946,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,946,658.68/3,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.66

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