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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.97, 5,513.85 and 1,484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.97, 5,513.85 and 1,484.62 is: 2,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.97 : 5,513.85 = 1,484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.97/5,513.85 = 1,484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.97x = 5,513.85 × 1,484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.97x = 8,185,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,971.99/3,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.89

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