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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.28, 5,192.58 and 1,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.28, 5,192.58 and 1,383.74 is: 2,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.28 : 5,192.58 = 1,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.28/5,192.58 = 1,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.28x = 5,192.58 × 1,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.28x = 7,185,180.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185,180.65/3,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.08

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