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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.52, 5,491.62 and 1,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.52, 5,491.62 and 1,063.36 is: 1,595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.52 : 5,491.62 = 1,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.52/5,491.62 = 1,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.52x = 5,491.62 × 1,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.52x = 5,839,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839,569.04/3,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.28

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