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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,666.58, 5,498.32 and 1,445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,666.58, 5,498.32 and 1,445.07 is: 2,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,666.58 : 5,498.32 = 1,445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,666.58/5,498.32 = 1,445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,666.58x = 5,498.32 × 1,445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,666.58x = 7,945,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945,457.28/3,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.99

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