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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.67, 5,510.34 and 1,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.67, 5,510.34 and 1,209.82 is: 1,813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.67 : 5,510.34 = 1,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.67/5,510.34 = 1,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.67x = 5,510.34 × 1,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.67x = 6,666,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,519.54/3,675.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.69

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