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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.60, 5,498.40 and 1,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.60, 5,498.40 and 1,325.60 is: 1,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.60 : 5,498.40 = 1,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.60/5,498.40 = 1,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.60x = 5,498.40 × 1,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.60x = 7,288,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288,679.04/3,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.40

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