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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.76, 5,497.26 and 1,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.76, 5,497.26 and 1,325.14 is: 1,987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.76 : 5,497.26 = 1,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.76/5,497.26 = 1,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.76x = 5,497.26 × 1,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.76x = 7,284,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,639.12/3,665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.21

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