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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.78, 5,514.35 and 1,210.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.78, 5,514.35 and 1,210.70 is: 1,816.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.78 : 5,514.35 = 1,210.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.78/5,514.35 = 1,210.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.78x = 5,514.35 × 1,210.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.78x = 6,676,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,223.55/3,675.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.27

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