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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,682.48, 5,523.72 and 1,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,682.48, 5,523.72 and 1,374.52 is: 2,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,682.48 : 5,523.72 = 1,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,682.48/5,523.72 = 1,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,682.48x = 5,523.72 × 1,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,682.48x = 7,592,463.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,463.61/3,682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.78

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