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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702, 5,555.19 and 1,363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702, 5,555.19 and 1,363.65 is: 2,046.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702 : 5,555.19 = 1,363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702/5,555.19 = 1,363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702x = 5,555.19 × 1,363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702x = 7,575,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575,334.84/3,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.28

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