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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.91, 5,483.78 and 1,464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.91, 5,483.78 and 1,464.05 is: 2,196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.91 : 5,483.78 = 1,464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.91/5,483.78 = 1,464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.91x = 5,483.78 × 1,464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.91x = 8,028,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,028,539.99/3,655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.04

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