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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.50, 5,515.02 and 1,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.50, 5,515.02 and 1,368 is: 2,052.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.50 : 5,515.02 = 1,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.50/5,515.02 = 1,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.50x = 5,515.02 × 1,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.50x = 7,544,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,547.36/3,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.10

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