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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.52, 5,042.88 and 1,900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.52, 5,042.88 and 1,900.32 is: 2,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.52 : 5,042.88 = 1,900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.52/5,042.88 = 1,900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.52x = 5,042.88 × 1,900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.52x = 9,583,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,583,085.72/3,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.43

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