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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.50, 5,488.13 and 1,711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.50, 5,488.13 and 1,711.64 is: 2,566.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.50 : 5,488.13 = 1,711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.50/5,488.13 = 1,711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.50x = 5,488.13 × 1,711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.50x = 9,393,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,393,679.67/3,660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.23

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