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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.52, 5,510.28 and 1,484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.52, 5,510.28 and 1,484.12 is: 2,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.52 : 5,510.28 = 1,484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.52/5,510.28 = 1,484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.52x = 5,510.28 × 1,484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.52x = 8,177,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177,916.75/3,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.36

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