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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.88, 5,491.40 and 1,321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.88, 5,491.40 and 1,321.07 is: 1,981.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.88 : 5,491.40 = 1,321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.88/5,491.40 = 1,321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.88x = 5,491.40 × 1,321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.88x = 7,254,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254,523.80/3,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.63

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