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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,719.93, 5,583.53 and 1,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,719.93, 5,583.53 and 1,382.27 is: 2,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,719.93 : 5,583.53 = 1,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,719.93/5,583.53 = 1,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,719.93x = 5,583.53 × 1,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,719.93x = 7,717,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,921.55/3,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.75

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