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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.67, 5,349.92 and 1,373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.67, 5,349.92 and 1,373.81 is: 2,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.67 : 5,349.92 = 1,373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.67/5,349.92 = 1,373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.67x = 5,349.92 × 1,373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.67x = 7,349,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,773.60/3,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.26

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