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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.46, 5,518.62 and 1,486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.46, 5,518.62 and 1,486.62 is: 2,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.46 : 5,518.62 = 1,486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.46/5,518.62 = 1,486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.46x = 5,518.62 × 1,486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.46x = 8,204,090.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,090.86/3,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.52

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