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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.64, 5,363.46 and 1,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.64, 5,363.46 and 1,497.08 is: 2,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.64 : 5,363.46 = 1,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.64/5,363.46 = 1,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.64x = 5,363.46 × 1,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.64x = 8,029,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,029,494.39/3,575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.61

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