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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.76, 5,425.62 and 1,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.76, 5,425.62 and 1,396.08 is: 2,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.76 : 5,425.62 = 1,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.76/5,425.62 = 1,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.76x = 5,425.62 × 1,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.76x = 7,574,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,599.57/3,617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.73

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