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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.82, 5,503.76 and 1,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.82, 5,503.76 and 1,329 is: 1,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.82 : 5,503.76 = 1,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.82/5,503.76 = 1,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.82x = 5,503.76 × 1,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.82x = 7,314,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,314,497.04/3,668.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.69

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