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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.96, 5,511.24 and 1,483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.96, 5,511.24 and 1,483.62 is: 2,226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.96 : 5,511.24 = 1,483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.96/5,511.24 = 1,483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.96x = 5,511.24 × 1,483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.96x = 8,176,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176,585.89/3,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.16

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