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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.69, 5,492.48 and 1,607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.69, 5,492.48 and 1,607.25 is: 2,411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.69 : 5,492.48 = 1,607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.69/5,492.48 = 1,607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.69x = 5,492.48 × 1,607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.69x = 8,827,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,827,780.44/3,660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.51

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