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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.95, 5,499.49 and 1,327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.95, 5,499.49 and 1,327.65 is: 1,990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.95 : 5,499.49 = 1,327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.95/5,499.49 = 1,327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.95x = 5,499.49 × 1,327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.95x = 7,301,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,397.90/3,667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.59

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