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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.62, 5,238.91 and 1,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.62, 5,238.91 and 1,412.60 is: 2,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.62 : 5,238.91 = 1,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.62/5,238.91 = 1,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.62x = 5,238.91 × 1,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.62x = 7,400,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,400,451.01/3,492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.89

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