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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.84, 5,486.22 and 1,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.84, 5,486.22 and 1,351.08 is: 2,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.84 : 5,486.22 = 1,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.84/5,486.22 = 1,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.84x = 5,486.22 × 1,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.84x = 7,412,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,412,322.12/3,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.76

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