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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.42, 5,568.45 and 1,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.42, 5,568.45 and 1,372.64 is: 2,060.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.42 : 5,568.45 = 1,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.42/5,568.45 = 1,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.42x = 5,568.45 × 1,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.42x = 7,643,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,449.37/3,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.00

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