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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.52, 5,514.51 and 1,483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.52, 5,514.51 and 1,483.26 is: 2,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.52 : 5,514.51 = 1,483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.52/5,514.51 = 1,483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.52x = 5,514.51 × 1,483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.52x = 8,179,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179,452.10/3,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.99

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