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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.07, 5,514.71 and 1,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.07, 5,514.71 and 1,454.24 is: 2,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.07 : 5,514.71 = 1,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.07/5,514.71 = 1,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.07x = 5,514.71 × 1,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.07x = 8,019,677.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,677.03/3,676.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.59

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