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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.48, 5,409.72 and 1,660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.48, 5,409.72 and 1,660.05 is: 2,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.48 : 5,409.72 = 1,660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.48/5,409.72 = 1,660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.48x = 5,409.72 × 1,660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.48x = 8,980,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,980,405.69/3,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.08

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