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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.67, 5,505.82 and 1,298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.67, 5,505.82 and 1,298.59 is: 1,947.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.67 : 5,505.82 = 1,298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.67/5,505.82 = 1,298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.67x = 5,505.82 × 1,298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.67x = 7,149,785.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,785.78/3,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.81

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