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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.68, 5,488.58 and 1,468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.68, 5,488.58 and 1,468.82 is: 2,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.68 : 5,488.58 = 1,468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.68/5,488.58 = 1,468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.68x = 5,488.58 × 1,468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.68x = 8,061,736.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,736.08/3,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.25

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