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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,575.68, 5,363.48 and 1,382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,575.68, 5,363.48 and 1,382.87 is: 2,074.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,575.68 : 5,363.48 = 1,382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,575.68/5,363.48 = 1,382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,575.68x = 5,363.48 × 1,382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,575.68x = 7,417,012.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417,012.45/3,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.30

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