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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,658.80, 5,484.73 and 1,191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,658.80, 5,484.73 and 1,191.90 is: 1,786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,658.80 : 5,484.73 = 1,191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,658.80/5,484.73 = 1,191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,658.80x = 5,484.73 × 1,191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,658.80x = 6,537,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537,249.69/3,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.72

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