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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.84, 5,499.72 and 1,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.84, 5,499.72 and 1,360.08 is: 2,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.84 : 5,499.72 = 1,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.84/5,499.72 = 1,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.84x = 5,499.72 × 1,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.84x = 7,480,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,059.18/3,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.25

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