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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.73, 5,512.07 and 1,483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.73, 5,512.07 and 1,483.43 is: 2,225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.73 : 5,512.07 = 1,483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.73/5,512.07 = 1,483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.73x = 5,512.07 × 1,483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.73x = 8,176,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176,735.02/3,674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.13

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