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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.79, 5,349.60 and 1,373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.79, 5,349.60 and 1,373.93 is: 2,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.79 : 5,349.60 = 1,373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.79/5,349.60 = 1,373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.79x = 5,349.60 × 1,373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.79x = 7,349,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,969.06/3,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.25

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