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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,746.59, 5,615.92 and 1,405.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,746.59, 5,615.92 and 1,405.06 is: 2,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,746.59 : 5,615.92 = 1,405.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,746.59/5,615.92 = 1,405.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,746.59x = 5,615.92 × 1,405.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,746.59x = 7,890,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,890,704.56/3,746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.10

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