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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,666.65, 5,499.69 and 1,034.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,666.65, 5,499.69 and 1,034.05 is: 1,551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,666.65 : 5,499.69 = 1,034.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,666.65/5,499.69 = 1,034.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,666.65x = 5,499.69 × 1,034.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,666.65x = 5,686,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,686,978.69/3,666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.00

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