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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.06, 5,558.28 and 1,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.06, 5,558.28 and 1,365.70 is: 2,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.06 : 5,558.28 = 1,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.06/5,558.28 = 1,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.06x = 5,558.28 × 1,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.06x = 7,590,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590,930.43/3,704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.36

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