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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,665.62, 5,495.10 and 1,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,665.62, 5,495.10 and 1,355.50 is: 2,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,665.62 : 5,495.10 = 1,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,665.62/5,495.10 = 1,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,665.62x = 5,495.10 × 1,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,665.62x = 7,448,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,448,608.05/3,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.02

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