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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.08, 5,490.58 and 1,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.08, 5,490.58 and 1,194.24 is: 1,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.08 : 5,490.58 = 1,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.08/5,490.58 = 1,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.08x = 5,490.58 × 1,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.08x = 6,557,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,557,070.26/3,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.51

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