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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.64, 5,514.02 and 1,483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.64, 5,514.02 and 1,483.54 is: 2,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.64 : 5,514.02 = 1,483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.64/5,514.02 = 1,483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.64x = 5,514.02 × 1,483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.64x = 8,180,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,277.44/3,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.14

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