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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.08, 5,514.48 and 1,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.08, 5,514.48 and 1,210.80 is: 1,816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.08 : 5,514.48 = 1,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.08/5,514.48 = 1,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.08x = 5,514.48 × 1,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.08x = 6,676,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,932.38/3,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.32

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