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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.57, 5,116.16 and 1,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.57, 5,116.16 and 1,462.32 is: 2,193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.57 : 5,116.16 = 1,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.57/5,116.16 = 1,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.57x = 5,116.16 × 1,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.57x = 7,481,466.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,481,466.75/3,410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.61

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