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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.20, 5,513.76 and 1,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.20, 5,513.76 and 1,484.88 is: 2,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.20 : 5,513.76 = 1,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.20/5,513.76 = 1,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.20x = 5,513.76 × 1,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.20x = 8,187,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,271.95/3,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.10

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