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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,564.41, 5,347.53 and 1,372.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,564.41, 5,347.53 and 1,372.55 is: 2,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,564.41 : 5,347.53 = 1,372.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,564.41/5,347.53 = 1,372.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,564.41x = 5,347.53 × 1,372.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,564.41x = 7,339,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,765.67/3,564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.18

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