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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.96, 5,498.10 and 1,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.96, 5,498.10 and 1,357.08 is: 2,036.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.96 : 5,498.10 = 1,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.96/5,498.10 = 1,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.96x = 5,498.10 × 1,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.96x = 7,461,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461,361.55/3,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.42

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