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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,472.23, 5,208.44 and 1,363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,472.23, 5,208.44 and 1,363.77 is: 2,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,472.23 : 5,208.44 = 1,363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,472.23/5,208.44 = 1,363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,472.23x = 5,208.44 × 1,363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,472.23x = 7,103,114.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,114.22/3,472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.69

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