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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.31, 5,552.65 and 1,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.31, 5,552.65 and 1,361.95 is: 2,043.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.31 : 5,552.65 = 1,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.31/5,552.65 = 1,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.31x = 5,552.65 × 1,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.31x = 7,562,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562,442.14/3,700.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.73

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