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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,669.62, 5,501.19 and 1,359.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,669.62, 5,501.19 and 1,359.62 is: 2,038.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,669.62 : 5,501.19 = 1,359.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,669.62/5,501.19 = 1,359.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,669.62x = 5,501.19 × 1,359.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,669.62x = 7,479,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,479,527.95/3,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.23

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