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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,666.62, 5,496.60 and 1,356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,666.62, 5,496.60 and 1,356.50 is: 2,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,666.62 : 5,496.60 = 1,356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,666.62/5,496.60 = 1,356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,666.62x = 5,496.60 × 1,356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,666.62x = 7,456,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456,137.90/3,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.52

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