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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.41, 5,512.43 and 1,209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.41, 5,512.43 and 1,209.47 is: 1,814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.41 : 5,512.43 = 1,209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.41/5,512.43 = 1,209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.41x = 5,512.43 × 1,209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.41x = 6,667,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,135.52/3,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.48

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