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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.44, 5,549.46 and 1,391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.44, 5,549.46 and 1,391.64 is: 2,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.44 : 5,549.46 = 1,391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.44/5,549.46 = 1,391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.44x = 5,549.46 × 1,391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.44x = 7,722,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,850.51/3,700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.01

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