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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,688.74, 5,533.11 and 1,497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,688.74, 5,533.11 and 1,497.49 is: 2,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,688.74 : 5,533.11 = 1,497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,688.74/5,533.11 = 1,497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,688.74x = 5,533.11 × 1,497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,688.74x = 8,285,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,285,763.06/3,688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.23

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