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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.98, 5,512.46 and 1,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.98, 5,512.46 and 1,484.12 is: 2,225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.98 : 5,512.46 = 1,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.98/5,512.46 = 1,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.98x = 5,512.46 × 1,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.98x = 8,181,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181,158.50/3,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.57

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