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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.48, 5,348.54 and 1,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.48, 5,348.54 and 1,374.76 is: 2,062.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.48 : 5,348.54 = 1,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.48/5,348.54 = 1,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.48x = 5,348.54 × 1,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.48x = 7,352,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,958.85/3,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.26

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