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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.37, 5,515.09 and 1,211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.37, 5,515.09 and 1,211.45 is: 1,817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.37 : 5,515.09 = 1,211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.37/5,515.09 = 1,211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.37x = 5,515.09 × 1,211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.37x = 6,681,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,225.18/3,676.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.35

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