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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,678.76, 5,517.42 and 1,487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,678.76, 5,517.42 and 1,487.08 is: 2,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,678.76 : 5,517.42 = 1,487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,678.76/5,517.42 = 1,487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,678.76x = 5,517.42 × 1,487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,678.76x = 8,204,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,204,844.93/3,678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,230.33

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