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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.97, 5,502.45 and 1,070.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.97, 5,502.45 and 1,070.87 is: 1,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.97 : 5,502.45 = 1,070.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.97/5,502.45 = 1,070.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.97x = 5,502.45 × 1,070.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.97x = 5,892,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,403.28/3,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.45

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