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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,695.37, 5,539.82 and 1,386.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,695.37, 5,539.82 and 1,386.33 is: 2,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,695.37 : 5,539.82 = 1,386.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,695.37/5,539.82 = 1,386.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,695.37x = 5,539.82 × 1,386.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,695.37x = 7,680,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,680,011.73/3,695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.28

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