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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.66, 5,481.96 and 1,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.66, 5,481.96 and 1,462.96 is: 2,195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.66 : 5,481.96 = 1,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.66/5,481.96 = 1,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.66x = 5,481.96 × 1,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.66x = 8,019,888.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,888.20/3,652.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.63

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