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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.59, 5,513.29 and 1,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.59, 5,513.29 and 1,335.82 is: 2,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.59 : 5,513.29 = 1,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.59/5,513.29 = 1,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.59x = 5,513.29 × 1,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.59x = 7,364,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,364,745.93/3,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.15

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