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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,688.29, 5,533.52 and 1,496.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,688.29, 5,533.52 and 1,496.43 is: 2,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,688.29 : 5,533.52 = 1,496.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,688.29/5,533.52 = 1,496.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,688.29x = 5,533.52 × 1,496.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,688.29x = 8,280,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,517.85/3,688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.08

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