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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.76, 5,513.63 and 1,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.76, 5,513.63 and 1,484.46 is: 2,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.76 : 5,513.63 = 1,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.76/5,513.63 = 1,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.76x = 5,513.63 × 1,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.76x = 8,184,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,755.77/3,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.69

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