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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,661.65, 5,493.49 and 1,196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,661.65, 5,493.49 and 1,196.17 is: 1,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,661.65 : 5,493.49 = 1,196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,661.65/5,493.49 = 1,196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,661.65x = 5,493.49 × 1,196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,661.65x = 6,571,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,131.21/3,661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.58

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