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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.69, 5,513.58 and 1,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.69, 5,513.58 and 1,335.42 is: 2,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.69 : 5,513.58 = 1,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.69/5,513.58 = 1,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.69x = 5,513.58 × 1,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.69x = 7,362,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,362,927.88/3,676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.60

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