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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.85, 5,347.55 and 1,374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.85, 5,347.55 and 1,374.39 is: 2,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.85 : 5,347.55 = 1,374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.85/5,347.55 = 1,374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.85x = 5,347.55 × 1,374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.85x = 7,349,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,622.68/3,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.12

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