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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.66, 5,325.99 and 1,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.66, 5,325.99 and 1,360.06 is: 2,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.66 : 5,325.99 = 1,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.66/5,325.99 = 1,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.66x = 5,325.99 × 1,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.66x = 7,243,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,665.96/3,550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.09

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