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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.52, 5,511.54 and 1,484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.52, 5,511.54 and 1,484.84 is: 2,225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.52 : 5,511.54 = 1,484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.52/5,511.54 = 1,484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.52x = 5,511.54 × 1,484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.52x = 8,183,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,755.05/3,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.95

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