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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.40, 5,490.60 and 3,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.40, 5,490.60 and 3,044.80 is: 4,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.40 : 5,490.60 = 3,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.40/5,490.60 = 3,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.40x = 5,490.60 × 3,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.40x = 16,717,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,717,778.88/3,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.20

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