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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.68, 5,162.64 and 1,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.68, 5,162.64 and 1,363.24 is: 2,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.68 : 5,162.64 = 1,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.68/5,162.64 = 1,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.68x = 5,162.64 × 1,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.68x = 7,037,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,917.35/3,443.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.72

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