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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.74, 5,495.73 and 1,472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.74, 5,495.73 and 1,472.72 is: 2,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.74 : 5,495.73 = 1,472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.74/5,495.73 = 1,472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.74x = 5,495.73 × 1,472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.74x = 8,093,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,657.75/3,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,208.52

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