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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.68, 5,502.36 and 1,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.68, 5,502.36 and 1,070.64 is: 1,606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.68 : 5,502.36 = 1,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.68/5,502.36 = 1,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.68x = 5,502.36 × 1,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.68x = 5,891,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891,046.71/3,667.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.21

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