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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.48, 5,489.52 and 1,194.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.48, 5,489.52 and 1,194.71 is: 1,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.48 : 5,489.52 = 1,194.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.48/5,489.52 = 1,194.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.48x = 5,489.52 × 1,194.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.48x = 6,558,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,356.99/3,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.67

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