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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.74, 5,491.80 and 1,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.74, 5,491.80 and 1,196.26 is: 1,794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.74 : 5,491.80 = 1,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.74/5,491.80 = 1,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.74x = 5,491.80 × 1,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.74x = 6,569,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569,620.67/3,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.62

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