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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.70, 5,511.96 and 1,208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.70, 5,511.96 and 1,208.91 is: 1,813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.70 : 5,511.96 = 1,208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.70/5,511.96 = 1,208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.70x = 5,511.96 × 1,208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.70x = 6,663,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,463.56/3,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.34

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