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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.46, 5,505.64 and 1,479.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.46, 5,505.64 and 1,479.14 is: 2,218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.46 : 5,505.64 = 1,479.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.46/5,505.64 = 1,479.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.46x = 5,505.64 × 1,479.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.46x = 8,143,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,143,612.35/3,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.69

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