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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.01, 5,494.83 and 1,197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.01, 5,494.83 and 1,197.79 is: 1,796.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.01 : 5,494.83 = 1,197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.01/5,494.83 = 1,197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.01x = 5,494.83 × 1,197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.01x = 6,581,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,652.43/3,663.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.79

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