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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.83, 5,504.86 and 1,481.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.83, 5,504.86 and 1,481.83 is: 2,223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.83 : 5,504.86 = 1,481.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.83/5,504.86 = 1,481.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.83x = 5,504.86 × 1,481.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.83x = 8,157,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,266.69/3,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.40

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