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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,680.64, 5,520 and 1,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,680.64, 5,520 and 1,370.88 is: 2,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,680.64 : 5,520 = 1,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,680.64/5,520 = 1,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,680.64x = 5,520 × 1,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,680.64x = 7,567,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,257.60/3,680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.96

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