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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569, 5,352.74 and 1,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569, 5,352.74 and 1,377 is: 2,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569 : 5,352.74 = 1,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569/5,352.74 = 1,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569x = 5,352.74 × 1,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569x = 7,370,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,370,722.98/3,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.21

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