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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,679.63, 5,520.56 and 1,340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,679.63, 5,520.56 and 1,340.75 is: 2,011.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,679.63 : 5,520.56 = 1,340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,679.63/5,520.56 = 1,340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,679.63x = 5,520.56 × 1,340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,679.63x = 7,401,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,697.92/3,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.53

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