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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.73, 5,349.50 and 1,373.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.73, 5,349.50 and 1,373.87 is: 2,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.73 : 5,349.50 = 1,373.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.73/5,349.50 = 1,373.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.73x = 5,349.50 × 1,373.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.73x = 7,349,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,483.95/3,565.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.15

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