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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.83, 5,202.63 and 1,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.83, 5,202.63 and 1,387.28 is: 2,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.83 : 5,202.63 = 1,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.83/5,202.63 = 1,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.83x = 5,202.63 × 1,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.83x = 7,217,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,217,517.55/3,465.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.48

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