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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.79, 5,559.98 and 1,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.79, 5,559.98 and 1,367.04 is: 2,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.79 : 5,559.98 = 1,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.79/5,559.98 = 1,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.79x = 5,559.98 × 1,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.79x = 7,600,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,600,708.22/3,704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.59

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