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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.45, 5,490.40 and 1,063.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.45, 5,490.40 and 1,063.45 is: 1,595.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.45 : 5,490.40 = 1,063.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.45/5,490.40 = 1,063.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.45x = 5,490.40 × 1,063.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.45x = 5,838,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838,765.88/3,660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.10

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