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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.97, 5,514.36 and 1,211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.97, 5,514.36 and 1,211.41 is: 1,817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.97 : 5,514.36 = 1,211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.97/5,514.36 = 1,211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.97x = 5,514.36 × 1,211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.97x = 6,680,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,680,150.85/3,675.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.25

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