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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,671.92, 5,508.96 and 1,479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,671.92, 5,508.96 and 1,479.52 is: 2,219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,671.92 : 5,508.96 = 1,479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,671.92/5,508.96 = 1,479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,671.92x = 5,508.96 × 1,479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,671.92x = 8,150,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150,616.50/3,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,219.72

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