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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.72, 5,510.88 and 1,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.72, 5,510.88 and 1,481.76 is: 2,223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.72 : 5,510.88 = 1,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.72/5,510.88 = 1,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.72x = 5,510.88 × 1,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.72x = 8,165,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,801.55/3,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.37

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