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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,695.62, 5,542.06 and 1,503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,695.62, 5,542.06 and 1,503.15 is: 2,254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,695.62 : 5,542.06 = 1,503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,695.62/5,542.06 = 1,503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,695.62x = 5,542.06 × 1,503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,695.62x = 8,330,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330,547.49/3,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.17

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