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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.93, 5,491.13 and 1,468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.93, 5,491.13 and 1,468.13 is: 2,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.93 : 5,491.13 = 1,468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.93/5,491.13 = 1,468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.93x = 5,491.13 × 1,468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.93x = 8,061,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,657.89/3,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.08

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