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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.72, 5,113.92 and 1,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.72, 5,113.92 and 1,433.28 is: 2,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.72 : 5,113.92 = 1,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.72/5,113.92 = 1,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.72x = 5,113.92 × 1,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.72x = 7,329,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,329,679.26/3,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.27

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