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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.08, 5,469.36 and 1,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.08, 5,469.36 and 1,457.44 is: 2,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.08 : 5,469.36 = 1,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.08/5,469.36 = 1,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.08x = 5,469.36 × 1,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.08x = 7,971,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,971,264.04/3,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,183.86

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