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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.64, 5,499.56 and 1,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.64, 5,499.56 and 1,358.48 is: 2,036.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.64 : 5,499.56 = 1,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.64/5,499.56 = 1,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.64x = 5,499.56 × 1,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.64x = 7,471,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471,042.27/3,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.46

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