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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,685, 5,527.52 and 949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,685, 5,527.52 and 949 is: 1,423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,685 : 5,527.52 = 949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,685/5,527.52 = 949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,685x = 5,527.52 × 949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,685x = 5,245,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,616.48/3,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.51

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