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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.84, 5,497.96 and 1,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.84, 5,497.96 and 1,473.74 is: 2,210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.84 : 5,497.96 = 1,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.84/5,497.96 = 1,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.84x = 5,497.96 × 1,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.84x = 8,102,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,563.57/3,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.89

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