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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.64, 5,503.08 and 1,480.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.64, 5,503.08 and 1,480.64 is: 2,221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.64 : 5,503.08 = 1,480.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.64/5,503.08 = 1,480.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.64x = 5,503.08 × 1,480.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.64x = 8,148,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148,061.06/3,667.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.61

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