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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.52, 5,490.84 and 1,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.52, 5,490.84 and 1,352 is: 2,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.52 : 5,490.84 = 1,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.52/5,490.84 = 1,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.52x = 5,490.84 × 1,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.52x = 7,423,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,615.68/3,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.02

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