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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.36, 5,558.72 and 1,366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.36, 5,558.72 and 1,366.01 is: 2,049.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.36 : 5,558.72 = 1,366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.36/5,558.72 = 1,366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.36x = 5,558.72 × 1,366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.36x = 7,593,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593,232.48/3,704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.81

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