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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.64, 5,515.82 and 1,211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.64, 5,515.82 and 1,211.44 is: 1,817.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.64 : 5,515.82 = 1,211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.64/5,515.82 = 1,211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.64x = 5,515.82 × 1,211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.64x = 6,682,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,084.98/3,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.44

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