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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.32, 5,552.61 and 1,360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.32, 5,552.61 and 1,360.02 is: 2,040.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.32 : 5,552.61 = 1,360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.32/5,552.61 = 1,360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.32x = 5,552.61 × 1,360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.32x = 7,551,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,660.65/3,700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.81

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