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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.68, 5,329.73 and 1,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.68, 5,329.73 and 1,476.12 is: 2,213.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.68 : 5,329.73 = 1,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.68/5,329.73 = 1,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.68x = 5,329.73 × 1,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.68x = 7,867,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867,304.75/3,554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,213.23

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