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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.62, 5,499.69 and 1,358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.62, 5,499.69 and 1,358.62 is: 2,036.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.62 : 5,499.69 = 1,358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.62/5,499.69 = 1,358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.62x = 5,499.69 × 1,358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.62x = 7,471,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471,988.83/3,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.73

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