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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.62, 5,477.02 and 1,430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.62, 5,477.02 and 1,430.42 is: 2,145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.62 : 5,477.02 = 1,430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.62/5,477.02 = 1,430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.62x = 5,477.02 × 1,430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.62x = 7,834,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,834,407.99/3,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.46

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