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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.33, 5,514.46 and 1,485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.33, 5,514.46 and 1,485.02 is: 2,227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.33 : 5,514.46 = 1,485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.33/5,514.46 = 1,485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.33x = 5,514.46 × 1,485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.33x = 8,189,083.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189,083.39/3,676.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.52

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