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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.27, 5,165.36 and 1,362.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.27, 5,165.36 and 1,362.78 is: 2,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.27 : 5,165.36 = 1,362.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.27/5,165.36 = 1,362.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.27x = 5,165.36 × 1,362.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.27x = 7,039,266.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039,266.97/3,443.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.36

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