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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,744.48, 5,614.68 and 1,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,744.48, 5,614.68 and 1,371.59 is: 2,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,744.48 : 5,614.68 = 1,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,744.48/5,614.68 = 1,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,744.48x = 5,614.68 × 1,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,744.48x = 7,701,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,010.87/3,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.63

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