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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.27, 5,269.14 and 1,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.27, 5,269.14 and 1,432.28 is: 2,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.27 : 5,269.14 = 1,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.27/5,269.14 = 1,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.27x = 5,269.14 × 1,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.27x = 7,546,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,897.01/3,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.72

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