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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,698.49, 5,546.39 and 1,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,698.49, 5,546.39 and 1,357.73 is: 2,036.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,698.49 : 5,546.39 = 1,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,698.49/5,546.39 = 1,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,698.49x = 5,546.39 × 1,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,698.49x = 7,530,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,530,465.57/3,698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.09

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