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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.93, 5,194.73 and 1,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.93, 5,194.73 and 1,382.44 is: 2,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.93 : 5,194.73 = 1,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.93/5,194.73 = 1,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.93x = 5,194.73 × 1,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.93x = 7,181,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,417.36/3,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.80

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