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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.79, 5,510.67 and 1,482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.79, 5,510.67 and 1,482.49 is: 2,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.79 : 5,510.67 = 1,482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.79/5,510.67 = 1,482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.79x = 5,510.67 × 1,482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.79x = 8,169,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169,514.50/3,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.73

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