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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,657, 5,485.50 and 1,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,657, 5,485.50 and 1,225 is: 1,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,657 : 5,485.50 = 1,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,657/5,485.50 = 1,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,657x = 5,485.50 × 1,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,657x = 6,719,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,737.50/3,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.50

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