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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.58, 5,503.44 and 1,328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.58, 5,503.44 and 1,328.34 is: 1,992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.58 : 5,503.44 = 1,328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.58/5,503.44 = 1,328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.58x = 5,503.44 × 1,328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.58x = 7,310,439.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,439.49/3,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.72

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