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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.32, 5,489.72 and 1,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.32, 5,489.72 and 1,319.96 is: 1,979.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.32 : 5,489.72 = 1,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.32/5,489.72 = 1,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.32x = 5,489.72 × 1,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.32x = 7,246,210.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,210.81/3,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.67

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