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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.51, 5,269.27 and 1,432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.51, 5,269.27 and 1,432.63 is: 2,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.51 : 5,269.27 = 1,432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.51/5,269.27 = 1,432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.51x = 5,269.27 × 1,432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.51x = 7,548,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548,919.97/3,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.15

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