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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.98, 5,502.39 and 1,070.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.98, 5,502.39 and 1,070.91 is: 1,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.98 : 5,502.39 = 1,070.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.98/5,502.39 = 1,070.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.98x = 5,502.39 × 1,070.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.98x = 5,892,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,564.47/3,667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.49

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