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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,702.95, 5,554.89 and 1,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,702.95, 5,554.89 and 1,362.63 is: 2,044.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,702.95 : 5,554.89 = 1,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,702.95/5,554.89 = 1,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,702.95x = 5,554.89 × 1,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,702.95x = 7,569,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,259.76/3,702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.12

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