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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.53, 5,503.36 and 1,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.53, 5,503.36 and 1,204.49 is: 1,805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.53 : 5,503.36 = 1,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.53/5,503.36 = 1,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.53x = 5,503.36 × 1,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.53x = 6,628,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,628,742.09/3,670.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.94

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