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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.55, 5,190.22 and 1,381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.55, 5,190.22 and 1,381.87 is: 2,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.55 : 5,190.22 = 1,381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.55/5,190.22 = 1,381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.55x = 5,190.22 × 1,381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.55x = 7,172,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,209.31/3,461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.96

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