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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.94, 5,512.86 and 1,210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.94, 5,512.86 and 1,210.02 is: 1,815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.94 : 5,512.86 = 1,210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.94/5,512.86 = 1,210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.94x = 5,512.86 × 1,210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.94x = 6,670,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,670.86/3,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.18

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