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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,653, 5,479.50 and 1,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,653, 5,479.50 and 1,221 is: 1,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,653 : 5,479.50 = 1,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,653/5,479.50 = 1,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,653x = 5,479.50 × 1,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,653x = 6,690,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,690,469.50/3,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.50

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