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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.31, 5,189.85 and 1,381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.31, 5,189.85 and 1,381.62 is: 2,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.31 : 5,189.85 = 1,381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.31/5,189.85 = 1,381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.31x = 5,189.85 × 1,381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.31x = 7,170,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,400.56/3,461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.59

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