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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,700.93, 5,549.55 and 1,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,700.93, 5,549.55 and 1,360.48 is: 2,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,700.93 : 5,549.55 = 1,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,700.93/5,549.55 = 1,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,700.93x = 5,549.55 × 1,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,700.93x = 7,550,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550,051.78/3,700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.04

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