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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.67, 5,476.01 and 1,429.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.67, 5,476.01 and 1,429.65 is: 2,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.67 : 5,476.01 = 1,429.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.67/5,476.01 = 1,429.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.67x = 5,476.01 × 1,429.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.67x = 7,828,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828,770.55/3,650.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.48

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