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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660, 5,489.40 and 1,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660, 5,489.40 and 1,468.16 is: 2,202.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660 : 5,489.40 = 1,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660/5,489.40 = 1,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660x = 5,489.40 × 1,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660x = 8,059,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059,317.50/3,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.00

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