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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.68, 5,547.72 and 1,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.68, 5,547.72 and 1,360.14 is: 2,039.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.68 : 5,547.72 = 1,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.68/5,547.72 = 1,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.68x = 5,547.72 × 1,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.68x = 7,545,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545,675.88/3,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.00

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