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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.72, 5,346.94 and 1,373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.72, 5,346.94 and 1,373.95 is: 2,059.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.72 : 5,346.94 = 1,373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.72/5,346.94 = 1,373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.72x = 5,346.94 × 1,373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.72x = 7,346,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346,428.21/3,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.72

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