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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.50, 5,511.78 and 1,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.50, 5,511.78 and 1,366 is: 2,049.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.50 : 5,511.78 = 1,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.50/5,511.78 = 1,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.50x = 5,511.78 × 1,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.50x = 7,529,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,529,091.48/3,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.01

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