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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,695.92, 5,546.70 and 1,358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,695.92, 5,546.70 and 1,358.14 is: 2,038.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,695.92 : 5,546.70 = 1,358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,695.92/5,546.70 = 1,358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,695.92x = 5,546.70 × 1,358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,695.92x = 7,533,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533,160.61/3,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.24

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