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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.38, 5,511.18 and 1,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.38, 5,511.18 and 1,483.52 is: 2,224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.38 : 5,511.18 = 1,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.38/5,511.18 = 1,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.38x = 5,511.18 × 1,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.38x = 8,175,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,945.75/3,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.52

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