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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.80, 5,499.45 and 1,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.80, 5,499.45 and 1,473.30 is: 2,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.80 : 5,499.45 = 1,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.80/5,499.45 = 1,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.80x = 5,499.45 × 1,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.80x = 8,102,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,339.69/3,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.85

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