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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.63, 5,348.14 and 1,399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.63, 5,348.14 and 1,399.54 is: 2,099.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.63 : 5,348.14 = 1,399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.63/5,348.14 = 1,399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.63x = 5,348.14 × 1,399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.63x = 7,484,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484,936.89/3,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.19

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