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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.65, 5,514.89 and 1,210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.65, 5,514.89 and 1,210.47 is: 1,815.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.65 : 5,514.89 = 1,210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.65/5,514.89 = 1,210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.65x = 5,514.89 × 1,210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.65x = 6,675,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,602.85/3,676.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.68

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