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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.44, 5,514.66 and 1,483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.44, 5,514.66 and 1,483.74 is: 2,225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.44 : 5,514.66 = 1,483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.44/5,514.66 = 1,483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.44x = 5,514.66 × 1,483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.44x = 8,182,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182,332.97/3,676.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.61

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