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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,668.97, 5,503.46 and 1,329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,668.97, 5,503.46 and 1,329.29 is: 1,993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,668.97 : 5,503.46 = 1,329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,668.97/5,503.46 = 1,329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,668.97x = 5,503.46 × 1,329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,668.97x = 7,315,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,315,660.18/3,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.93

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