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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.66, 5,480.46 and 1,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.66, 5,480.46 and 1,461.96 is: 2,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.66 : 5,480.46 = 1,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.66/5,480.46 = 1,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.66x = 5,480.46 × 1,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.66x = 8,012,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,213.30/3,651.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.13

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