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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.72, 5,499.42 and 1,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.72, 5,499.42 and 1,473.04 is: 2,210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.72 : 5,499.42 = 1,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.72/5,499.42 = 1,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.72x = 5,499.42 × 1,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.72x = 8,100,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,100,865.64/3,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.50

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