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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.70, 5,504.67 and 1,481.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.70, 5,504.67 and 1,481.70 is: 2,223.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.70 : 5,504.67 = 1,481.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.70/5,504.67 = 1,481.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.70x = 5,504.67 × 1,481.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.70x = 8,156,269.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156,269.54/3,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.20

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