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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.64, 5,476.32 and 1,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.64, 5,476.32 and 1,460.40 is: 2,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.64 : 5,476.32 = 1,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.64/5,476.32 = 1,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.64x = 5,476.32 × 1,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.64x = 7,997,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997,617.73/3,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.74

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