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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.06, 5,161.10 and 1,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.06, 5,161.10 and 1,362.24 is: 2,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.06 : 5,161.10 = 1,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.06/5,161.10 = 1,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.06x = 5,161.10 × 1,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.06x = 7,030,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030,656.86/3,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.98

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