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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.59, 5,195.94 and 1,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.59, 5,195.94 and 1,383.58 is: 2,076.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.59 : 5,195.94 = 1,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.59/5,195.94 = 1,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.59x = 5,195.94 × 1,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.59x = 7,188,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,188,972.69/3,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.18

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