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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.74, 5,371.80 and 1,390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.74, 5,371.80 and 1,390.96 is: 2,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.74 : 5,371.80 = 1,390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.74/5,371.80 = 1,390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.74x = 5,371.80 × 1,390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.74x = 7,471,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471,958.93/3,581.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.13

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