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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.98, 5,507.04 and 1,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.98, 5,507.04 and 1,205.24 is: 1,808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.98 : 5,507.04 = 1,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.98/5,507.04 = 1,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.98x = 5,507.04 × 1,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.98x = 6,637,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,275.09/3,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.04

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