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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.21, 5,265.27 and 1,662.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.21, 5,265.27 and 1,662.39 is: 2,492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.21 : 5,265.27 = 1,662.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.21/5,265.27 = 1,662.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.21x = 5,265.27 × 1,662.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.21x = 8,752,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752,932.20/3,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.15

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