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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.62, 5,548.77 and 1,392.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.62, 5,548.77 and 1,392.30 is: 2,087.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.62 : 5,548.77 = 1,392.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.62/5,548.77 = 1,392.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.62x = 5,548.77 × 1,392.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.62x = 7,725,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,725,552.47/3,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.64

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