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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.22, 5,512.73 and 1,483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.22, 5,512.73 and 1,483.87 is: 2,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.22 : 5,512.73 = 1,483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.22/5,512.73 = 1,483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.22x = 5,512.73 × 1,483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.22x = 8,180,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,157.17/3,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.76

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