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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.98, 5,489.91 and 1,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.98, 5,489.91 and 1,579.92 is: 2,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.98 : 5,489.91 = 1,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.98/5,489.91 = 1,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.98x = 5,489.91 × 1,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.98x = 8,673,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673,618.61/3,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.21

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