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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.03, 5,473.85 and 1,458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.03, 5,473.85 and 1,458.09 is: 2,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.03 : 5,473.85 = 1,458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.03/5,473.85 = 1,458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.03x = 5,473.85 × 1,458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.03x = 7,981,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981,358.66/3,651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.06

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