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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,654.63, 5,483.70 and 2,869.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,654.63, 5,483.70 and 2,869.74 is: 4,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,654.63 : 5,483.70 = 2,869.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,654.63/5,483.70 = 2,869.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,654.63x = 5,483.70 × 2,869.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,654.63x = 15,736,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736,793.24/3,654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.99

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