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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,666.48, 5,498.36 and 1,474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,666.48, 5,498.36 and 1,474.46 is: 2,211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,666.48 : 5,498.36 = 1,474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,666.48/5,498.36 = 1,474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,666.48x = 5,498.36 × 1,474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,666.48x = 8,107,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107,111.89/3,666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.14

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