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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.79, 5,195.64 and 1,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.79, 5,195.64 and 1,383.26 is: 2,076.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.79 : 5,195.64 = 1,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.79/5,195.64 = 1,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.79x = 5,195.64 × 1,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.79x = 7,186,895.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186,895.01/3,461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.06

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