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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.58, 5,510.39 and 1,208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.58, 5,510.39 and 1,208.59 is: 1,812.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.58 : 5,510.39 = 1,208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.58/5,510.39 = 1,208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.58x = 5,510.39 × 1,208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.58x = 6,659,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,659,782.43/3,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.89

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