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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,686.08, 5,527.38 and 1,344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,686.08, 5,527.38 and 1,344.43 is: 2,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,686.08 : 5,527.38 = 1,344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,686.08/5,527.38 = 1,344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,686.08x = 5,527.38 × 1,344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,686.08x = 7,431,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,175.49/3,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.01

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