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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.08, 5,073.15 and 1,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.08, 5,073.15 and 1,432.92 is: 2,149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.08 : 5,073.15 = 1,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.08/5,073.15 = 1,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.08x = 5,073.15 × 1,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.08x = 7,269,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269,418.10/3,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.39

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