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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.87, 5,559.50 and 1,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.87, 5,559.50 and 1,366.52 is: 2,050.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.87 : 5,559.50 = 1,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.87/5,559.50 = 1,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.87x = 5,559.50 × 1,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.87x = 7,597,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,597,138.43/3,704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.58

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