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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.44, 5,511.63 and 1,481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.44, 5,511.63 and 1,481.62 is: 2,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.44 : 5,511.63 = 1,481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.44/5,511.63 = 1,481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.44x = 5,511.63 × 1,481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.44x = 8,166,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,141.24/3,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.42

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