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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.72, 5,141.58 and 1,236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.72, 5,141.58 and 1,236.41 is: 1,854.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.72 : 5,141.58 = 1,236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.72/5,141.58 = 1,236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.72x = 5,141.58 × 1,236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.72x = 6,357,118.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,357,118.79/3,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.62

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