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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.57, 5,477.34 and 1,460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.57, 5,477.34 and 1,460.81 is: 2,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.57 : 5,477.34 = 1,460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.57/5,477.34 = 1,460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.57x = 5,477.34 × 1,460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.57x = 8,001,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,325.66/3,651.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.20

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