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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.48, 5,511.70 and 1,483.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.48, 5,511.70 and 1,483.19 is: 2,224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.48 : 5,511.70 = 1,483.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.48/5,511.70 = 1,483.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.48x = 5,511.70 × 1,483.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.48x = 8,174,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,174,863.35/3,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.77

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