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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.93, 5,512.85 and 1,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.93, 5,512.85 and 1,209.99 is: 1,815.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.93 : 5,512.85 = 1,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.93/5,512.85 = 1,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.93x = 5,512.85 × 1,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.93x = 6,670,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,487.32/3,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.14

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