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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,775.48, 5,658.90 and 1,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,775.48, 5,658.90 and 1,465 is: 2,195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,775.48 : 5,658.90 = 1,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,775.48/5,658.90 = 1,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,775.48x = 5,658.90 × 1,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,775.48x = 8,290,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290,288.50/3,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.82

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