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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.03, 5,192.52 and 1,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.03, 5,192.52 and 1,121.73 is: 1,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.03 : 5,192.52 = 1,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.03/5,192.52 = 1,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.03x = 5,192.52 × 1,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.03x = 5,824,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,605.46/3,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.42

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