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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.09, 5,490.15 and 886.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.09, 5,490.15 and 886.76 is: 1,330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.09 : 5,490.15 = 886.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.09/5,490.15 = 886.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.09x = 5,490.15 × 886.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.09x = 4,868,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,445.41/3,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.14

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